Plumb Cellars 2008 Estate Sangiovese

This 86% Sangiovese and 14% Syrah wine has an aromatically wonderful mulled cranberry character intertwined with forest berries, in particular those yummy little wild strawberries that pack such a punch. On the palate the wine is surprisingly soft and supple with a glossy entry followed by round firm tannins that supports all those spicy forest fruits as they glide across the palate to a snappy, palate-coating berry and herb-tinged finish. There’s also a hint of minerality and a touch of sweet tobacco leaf that adds complexity and definition to the finished wine.