Country: US / Anthem
Variety: Meritage California
Winery: St. Francis / Sonoma Valley
Very tannic and gritty now. Shuts the fruit down with a dry, sandpapery astringency. But what great fruit. It’s rich in blackberries, black cherries, currants, licorice and mocha, and is bone dry. Could and should age, but there’s a certain sharpness that makes you wonder.