Pierre et Jeron Coursodon St. Joseph Silice 2012

"Brilliant ruby. Spice-accented black raspberry, mocha, pipe tobacco and licorice on the nose, with a sexy floral topnote. Sweet, spicy and penetrating, displaying a silky texture to its dark berry and spicecake flavors. Shows pinot-like character--or at least pinot from a warm region. Finishes round and supple, with soft tannins, good breadth and a lingering suggestion of violet." 03/2014