2011 Donkey & Goat Mourvèdre The Prospector

(13.1% alcohol): Deep ruby. Spice-accented blackberry, cherry and rooty sassafras scents, with a smoky overtone. Supple and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering gently sweet dark berry flavors and a hint of musky herbs. Picks up a licorice nuance with air and finishes juicy and long, with youthful tannins coming on late.