A tough, dry wine, with gritty tannins and pronounced acidity. Flavors veer toward blackberries, tobacco and herbs. Like a decent Chianti, it's tart and austere but clean, a wine that tastes O.K. on its own but will improve with food. —S.H.
A tough, dry wine, with gritty tannins and pronounced acidity. Flavors veer toward blackberries, tobacco and herbs. Like a decent Chianti, it's tart and austere but clean, a wine that tastes O.K. on its own but will improve with food. —S.H.
A tough, dry wine, with gritty tannins and pronounced acidity. Flavors veer toward blackberries, tobacco and herbs. Like a decent Chianti, it's tart and austere but clean, a wine that tastes O.K. on its own but will improve with food. —S.H.