Soft aromas of polished red cherry, licorice, red flowers and wet gravel show on the nose of this new offering from proprietor Cris Cherry. The core of dark-red fruits are lifted by carnation and rose flavors, with firm tannins and a light licorice pop on the finish.

Deep ruby. Spice-accented cherry and red berries on the perfumed nose, which acquires succulent herb and floral nuances with air. Smooth and appealingly sweet, offering juicy black raspberry, cherry and spice-cake flavors that show good depth and back-end lift. Finishes silky and quite long, with harmonious tannins and lingering spiciness.

A lively blend, zesty and fun to drink, with fresh cherry, bittersweet chocolate and smoked pepper flavors. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2027. 911 cases made.