2016 Vacqueyras Cuvee Lopy

Deep shimmering ruby. Smoke- and spice- accented ripe cherry and black raspberry qualities on the nose, along with a suave floral nuance that emerges with air. Juicy and appealingly sweet, offering impressively concentrated red and blue fruit preserve flavors and hints of succulent herbs and candied licorice. Round, even tannins add shape to a long, floral-tinged finish that leave a sappy boysenberry note and a touch of smoked meat behind.