Dark ruby in color, this wine has a bouquet of dark plums, bramble berries and a hint of summer farm stand. It has flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, bittersweet chocolate, espresso bean and olive tapenade wrapped up in supple tannins. There is a pleasant but unexpected note of jalapeño on the finish. Mike DeSimone
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Price$49,Buy Now
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Alcohol13.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterPalm Bay International
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Date Published9/1/2022
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