2019 St Joseph

Deep, glistening violet. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged dark berry, cherry and floral aromas that pick up smoked meat and licorice nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering pliant black raspberry, cherry liqueur and violet pastille flavors with a salty olive flourish. Gently chewy tannins add grip to a long, lively finish that repeats the floral and mineral notes.