Simple in jammy cherry flavors and firmly tannic, this is a wine that strives to be more than it manages to be—which isn't bad. It certainly lacks the stuffing to be a big wine. But it takes a big swing with absolute dryness and high acidity and a rich, mealy mouthfeel, and you have to give credit to the winery for keeping the price this low. —S.H.
Simple in jammy cherry flavors and firmly tannic, this is a wine that strives to be more than it manages to be—which isn't bad. It certainly lacks the stuffing to be a big wine. But it takes a big swing with absolute dryness and high acidity and a rich, mealy mouthfeel, and you have to give credit to the winery for keeping the price this low. —S.H.
Simple in jammy cherry flavors and firmly tannic, this is a wine that strives to be more than it manages to be—which isn't bad. It certainly lacks the stuffing to be a big wine. But it takes a big swing with absolute dryness and high acidity and a rich, mealy mouthfeel, and you have to give credit to the winery for keeping the price this low. —S.H.