About the Wine: I asked the manager of a posh wine shop for something affordable that does not taste like my own death. This is what he gave me.
About THIS Wine: This wine is opaque in the glass and has a purple rim. Dark fruit and hints of spice make a juicy nose. The palate is slightly sour with a lot of fruit and hints of spice. Sour dark fruit lingers in the finish. It bears mentioning that this is not the kind of sour that I associate with spoiled wine, rather it is the kind of sour I would associate with sour cherry.
Drinking This Wine: I had it with spaghetti and marinara sauce because that's always safe bet with an Italian red. It went very well. This is definitely better with food, preferably something a bit sweet to offset the sour.
Overall Impression: This is an unusual and fairly pleasant wine. At fifteen dollars a bottle it is good for the price.
