St. Supéry 2010 Dollarhide Petit Verdot (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Dollarhide
Variety: Petit Verdot California
Winery: St. Supéry / Napa Valley

At 15% abv, this wine tastes frankly prickly and hot. It has luscious flavors of blackberries, red currants, mocha and oak, but that heat detracts from the enjoyment. Drink up.