This is a full-bodied, funky, tart yet plush wine made from the hybrid grape marechal foch. It has aromas of ripe plum and wild dark berries, mocha, menthol, vanilla, tobacco, clove, smoked meat, and tar. The palate offers much of the same, though the fruit has a sour edge, and there is more savoury spices and a hint of black olive. The tannins are soft and the acidity is almost high. There is an excellent balance of fruit and oak. It finishes long with dark, smoke tinged fruit. Tasted Apr. 2017.