This is a dazzling effort by new Wine Maker David Stasiuk, who in a short time has globe trotted some of the finest wine regions and gained some valuable wine making skills, through his experiences. This classic Bordeaux Blend oozes with genuine varietal characteristics but goes a step further adding dried fruit/leafy/ tobacco notes and smoky vanilla oak. It has super fine tannins and a plush mid weight mouth feel. As a result it really drinks like a suave Ripasso. Everything about this wine is excellent, including its low price tag. David’s wines are definitely on my radar!