Jezreel Valley Carignan Single Vineyard 2017

This inky, red-violet colored wine offers aromas of black plum and lavender. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, espresso and violet sit among silky tannins that offer a pleasing textural experience to the entire palate. The finish is notable for a short burst of orange zest.

It comes in at 14.25% alcohol. Bring on da funk. This feels and smells like an aromatic Rhône, with plenty of beef, garrigue and game. It adds nice structure, reasonable depth and mid-palate finesse. This .is rather beautiful, elegant, well structured and complex.

Pairs well with braised brisket and spicy Asian beef