Dusty garnet color. Toasty aromas and flavors of mocha, deep fried dill pickles and Twinkies, cherry pie crust, and dark caramelized bacon with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish with nuances of fruit custard tart, pomegranate, cherry bark, and vanilla with well-integrated, chewy tannins. A pleasure packed red blend that charms and instantly gratifies with every sip.
92 points, Beverage Testing Institute (Aug 2023)