Shows nice tension between sappy black licorice, plum reduction, violet lift and a salted iron core. Up-front and open-knit, with a smooth texture. Drink now through 2025. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.

Youthfully bright ruby. Dark berries, violet and cracked pepper aromas are complemented by hints of licorice and olive. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering jammy, spiced-tinged blueberry and cherry-cola flavors that tighten up through the back half. A smoky note appears on the persistent, dark fruit-driven finish, where subtle tannins provide shape and gentle grip.