Appearance: Bright with a dark ruby/purple core, lighter at the rim with moderately stained tears.
Aroma: Aromatic with black and red cherry, and blackcurrant fruit with oak, vanilla, cinnamon, red licorice, autumn leaf, pencil shavings, leather and camphor accents.
Palate: Near full bodied, with ripe red and black cherry and cassis with oak and barrel spice on the entry. The mid-palate shows lingering fruit with savory elements of tobacco leaf, cedar, graphite and leather notes. Mouth-filling, rounded tannins balance the wine’s fruit with its savory elements through a fresh, moderately long finish with lingering cherry fruit and subtle camphor accents. Elegant and balanced, the 2017 JUSTIFICATION is a versatile food wine that pairs well with duck confit cassoulet, grilled lamb chops or moussaka