2019 Michael Shaps Tannat, Virginia, United States

A powerful, age-worthy red with high tannins, acidity, and dark fruit notes (blackberry, plum, cherry) alongside earth, tobacco, and spice, showing a lush, velvety character despite its intensity. It's known for rich extract, deep color, and notes of cassis, leather, and dark chocolate, making it a bold expression of the Tannat grape from Virginia's warmer climate.