8.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Deep purple, rich, still, clear pour. Deep vinous, jammy, elderberry nose; dense. Taste is surprisingly more tart than soda sweet. Rich, sharp, juicy, bitter green at times, slippery honey body. Some lingering astringency. Just boozy enough. This one hit.