Eye: Medium ruby garnet color.
Nose: Needs time to open up, but once it does it displays a nice nose of sweet plums, lemon custard, and spiced, sweet apple wood.Mouth: Medium-bodied, balanced flavors of smoky cherries and earth, with a surprisingly long (for the price), pure finish.
Score: 88.
Cellar or drink? Drink over the next year.
Price/Store: $5.24 at Spec's stores.