This wine is from France, Rhone region, Northern Rhone sub-region and Saint Joseph appellation. Exotic and flashy, with bold espresso, melted licorice, incense and black tea aromatics rushing forth, backed by dense but focused blackberry and plum pate de fruit notes. The long, graphite-filled finish drips with fruit and singed wood notes, and should meld nicely in the cellar. Best from 2013 through 2023. From France.-J.M. SYRAH Wine