This was a very classy, well-constructed red.
Eye: Dark black ruby with the barest hint of brick.
Nose: Medium-intense nose of minerally gravel, chokecherry liqueur, and wood.Mouth: Medium full bodied, with very good concentration of minerally cherry pit and cherry liqueur. Not weighty, but with very good flavor concentration nonetheless. Good length and balance too, with some soft, unresolved tannin in the finish.
Score: 88.
Cellar or drink? Drinking well now, I think this could keep and soften for another 2-3 years. I'm concerned about ageing it beyond that, however, given its relatively advanced color and modest weight.
Price/store: Was $27 at Whole Foods on Bellaire.
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