Opaque inky purple. Powerful nose of blackberry, black pepper, coriander. Generous palate of juicy black fruit, with enduring black pepper and basil on the long finish; also a hint of sharp tomato. Unfortunately a bit too hot. A delightfully big wine at an astonishingly low price. Enjoy within the next four or five years.
90
October 2014
Plums, spices, and mint on the nose. Tons of ripe fruit and firm tannin. Full-bodied but well balanced.