Good full ruby-red. Briary dark berries and licorice on the slightly liqueur-like nose. Spicy red fruit and pepper flavors are nicely framed by fresh acidity. Offers good texture and finishes with substantial tannins. This is always good value.

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 88 notes)

Rating for United States-California: 79 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

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