Graphite and herbed black olive notes underscore the crushed blackberry and currant fruit in this inky red

chewy and structured tannins

Benefit of the doubt offered

This won’t win any awards for elegance but it doesn’t lack for size and character

Rich and truffley on the palate

Numanthia Vintage:2004 Graphite and herbed black oliveDark violet. Spicy dark berry aromas are complicated by orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied black raspberry and cassis flavors are given an exotic accent by Asian spices and violet pastille. The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit. Finishes brisk and long, with an echo of cracked pepper. Josh Raynolds