Apart from the back label that sends one reaching for a dictionary, a somewhat classic California Meritage.

Dark red/purple, with a rich nose of cassis, jam, black currant, very light pepper.

On the palate, powerful dark fruits with nice acidic middle note and medium-long finish. Pepper comes out on the palate from the middle on, with a tart cherry finish. This is a big, bold California wine - but with more going on than a simple fruit bomb. Would go nicely with bloody steak or lamb, versus patio wine (needs food). A nice change from Cab-dominant blends.

Tasted April 2015