Le Vigne 2014 Nikiara Red (Paso Robles)

Country: US / Nikiara
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Le Vigne / Paso Robles

This is one of the Fillippini family winery’s best barrel blends, comprised of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The nose shows Concord grape, wisteria and black licorice aromas, while the palate doubles down on the licorice spice, with blueberry fruit, char and pepper in the background.