Medium ruby colored, with high viscosity and slight staining (14.5% ABV).  The nose has medium (-) intensity aromas of red raspberry, red plum, blueberry, pain grille, charcoal, dried herbs, and bergamot.  The palate is dry, with medium acidity, a full body, and medium tannins that are youthful and grippy.  Medium intensity flavors of red fruit, some herbal hints, and a somewhat astringent note of black tea.  The finish is medium in length and the tannins have had a chance to settle down, although the black tea remains, alongside a hit of alcohol.  It’s a youthful wine that may cellar for the next 5 years or so, hopefully softening and picking up some tertiary development.  It gets 88 points from me and at $15 per bottle, 4 stars.  I opened this to make a Beef stew, hoping it works out!  Blend of Grenache and Syrah.  Salut….