Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of licorice, saddle soap, black berries and dried herbs. Flavors of black berries and a bit of black cherry. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body, fully resolved tannins. VERY short finish. This bottle is "off" in comparison to previous bottles opened and I would lean more towards it starting to fade. If you have any I'd pop one soon and take it for a test drive for yourself.
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
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