Guglielmo 2010 Private Reserve Estate Carignane (Santa Clara Valley)

Country: US / Private Reserve Estate
Variety: Carignane California
Winery: Guglielmo / Santa Clara Valley

The nose is reluctant at first, but patience reveals struck match, smoke, slight mint and tar elements. The palate is dominated by tart red fruit, like cranberry skins, bolstered with pinches of brown spice.