(The Mascot) Opaque black red violet color; appealing, aromatic, black currant, blackberry, blueberry, black plum, subtle spice, dark chocolate nose; delicious, velvety textured, black currant, blackberry, violets, mulberry palate with refined, sweet tannins and good balancing acidity; approachable now, and should go 15+ years; long finish (14.5% alcohol; long natural cork) 95+ points
By Richard Jennings
(The Mascot) Opaque black red violet color; appealing, aromatic, black currant, blackberry, blueberry, black plum, subtle spice, dark chocolate nose; delicious, velvety textured, black currant, blackberry, violets, mulberry palate with refined, sweet tannins and good balancing acidity; approachable now, and should go 15+ years; long finish (14.5% alcohol; long natural cork) 95+ points4/14/2018, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 95 points