title: Clos LaChance 2013 Meritage (Central Coast)
description: Black pepper, light fennel and pencil shavings give nuance to a nose otherwise consumed by dark blackberries and touches of violets. Tar and espresso kick off the sip, followed by fruity blueberries and purple flowers. The wine is chalky; still-young tannins will help it last a while.
variety: Meritage