Dense in glass.   Cigar box nose.   Cigar leaf, blackberry, and plum on palate

This one has a sparkling bright red color with nice clarity in the glass.   The scent is a dusty, earthy, peat moss, and cherry blossom.   Tart cherry, raspberry, ground cover, and a high acidity marking the sweet tart flavor is on the tongue.   Light bodied.   Tartness mellows slightly after decanting.

This one will turn new wine drinkers off red wine.   It’s dry, tight on the fruit and has a moderate amount of oak, tannin, and acidity.   On the tongue: bell pepper, cocoa powder, and pencil lead.   This one is upright and stiff even after decanting.

Blend:

75% Merlot
15% Cabernet Franc
5% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Malbec

This wine is very good.   It’s balanced and full bodied.   The mouthfeel and texture are tastefully all over the palate.   It sits dense in the glass, and opens with intense aromas of rich ripe fruit.   Loads of dry fruit, mild oak, black pepper and light spice are on the tongue, and it goes down with a nice lingering finish.   Impressive for organically grown juice.