2013 La Celestiere Tradition

Vivid ruby-red. Smoke-tinged blackberry and cherry scents show good clarity and pick up spice and floral elements with air. Juicy, open-knit and appealingly sweet; a hint of white pepper sharpens the plush dark berry and lavender pastille flavors. The spicy quality repeats on the smooth, very persistent finish, which shows just a hint of dusty tannins.