This is one of those wow-wines that can change an opinion in a heartbeat; good thing I already believe Muscedere to be one of the premier wineries in the Lake Erie North Shore area, or this wine would have sealed the deal. Nose is simplistically mocha / chocolate dominated, but it’s the palate that delivers the wow-factor: blue and black berry fruit with smoky-cherry notes that bring mocha along with rich tannins. 25% new oak has given this wine a powerful structure of big tannins backed by fruit that should begin to show itself within a year or two. This is a really delicious wine now and will be for some years to come. Price: $30.00 – Rating: **** ½