2011 Donkey & Goat Carignan Testa Vineyard

Vivid ruby. Vibrant, primary red berry, herbal and floral aromas are complicated by white pepper and anise. The palate shows a refreshingly bitter quality and excellent focus, with tangy redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors dominating. Finishes on a palate-numbing peppery note, with very good clarity and cut. There's a Beaujolais-like character to this wine that's really intriguing.