Deep ruby colored, with copper highlights, slight staining, and a medium viscosity (13% ABV).  The nose has medium intensity aromas of black plum, charcoal, vanilla, a medicinal note, pomegranate, and coffee.  The palate is dry, with medium acidity, a medium body and medium tannins that are a touch bitter.  Medium (+) intensity flavors of plum, bitter coffee, vanilla, pomegranate, and that medicinal hint.  The medium (-) length finish has a definitive astringency to it, I wonder if the tannins are fully ripe.  Overall it’s a tasty drop that may reward short term cellaring, but the astringency gives me concern.  88 points for this $17 bottle makes it a 3 star effort.  I’m pairing it with roast Duck and salad.  100% Rarǎ Neagrǎ from Moldova.  Salut….