Saturated ruby. Black currant and cherry aromas pick up hints of cracked pepper and licorice with air. Taut and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and dark berry flavors that open up slowly on the back half. Shows good persistence on the finish, which features gentle tannins and lingering spiciness.

Minty black fruit aromas are a touch jammy, while this Monastrell surprises with its prickly acidity. Minty, peppery flavors of raspberry, currant and chocolaty oak finish with a green note of herbs and peppercorn along with rubbing tannins.

Smoke and leaf details mark the ripe blackberry and cherry notes of this licorice-laced red. Shows firm tannins. Drink now.