Linne Calodo : Perfectionist 2014

Deep ruby. A highly complex, spice-laced bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves, incense and Moroccan spices, and a smoky mineral quality adds lift. Stains the palate with concentrated, sharply delineated boysenberry and cassis liqueur flavors that are energized by a spine of juicy acidity. Definitely rich, but shows outstanding energy and clarity as well. Finishes sweet, velvety and extremely long, leaving notes of candied flowers and spicecake behind.

The 2014 Perfectionist from Trevisan is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre that saw 100% whole clusters and was aged entirely in concrete. It shows a light ruby color along with complex notes of raspberries, damp earth, peppery herbs and violets. Full-bodied, silky and seamless on the palate, it has a great texture that just glides across the palate, with light tannins and a clean finish. It’s already hard to resist but will keep for a decade.