Plaisance Ranch Mourvèdre

Age has been very kind to this wine, which had captivating, brooding depth on release. Medium ruby color. The nose has a spine of blackberries and plums, but is dominated by forest floor, pine needles, coffee, tobacco, cloves, ash and wet stone. The palate is still fresh and shows more red fruit; stewed strawberries and raspberries. Good spice and acidity with a lifted structure that may not have the "low notes" it promised at the moment, but the finish goes …