Deep, dark red. May have had some new oak aging but, if so, it has not been to the detriment of the wine. Still has a traditional profile. Upfront smells and flavors of fresh red and black berries and spice. Medium bodied (despite 15% alcohol content). Actually, it carries 15% quite well. No heat, no heaviness. Classic Southern Rhone pepper and spice.. Long, delicious finish. The best value in CDR that I have seen in many years.
Second night: The oak and the alcohol are clearly showing tonight. If you are a hard core Southern Rhone traditionalist, as I claim to be, you might want to try a bottle before you load up the trunk. But it's an enjoyable wine at a good price that might suit your non-traditionalist friends and family better than an old-timey CDR.
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