There's an alluring, wild quality to this red, with chaparral and mountain herb notes up front. In contrast, olive, peppercorn and fresh leather accents chime in to join the concentrated core of plum and berry flavors, which lengthen nicely around fresh acidity before finishing smooth, with a lingering herbal element. Drink now through 2040. 40,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported.

A nose with light notes of lavender and toasted oak introduces a full-bodied palate. Rich flavors of plums combined with a dash of thyme and coffee. It's a friendly and firm Malbec.