Pale garnet color. Sharp, bright aromas of cherry, berry and cranberry, with secondary aromas of smoked meat, caramel and tea. Light bodied. Mouthwatering cherry and sour apple on the palate, moderate tannins providing a black-tea-like structure. As always, this wine would be ideal with a simple (no sauce) mushroom pizza or bruschetta, an herbed, oven-roasted chicken, seared duck breast or lighter, leaner grilled meats.
