Chronic Cellars 2020 Purple Paradise 750ml

This bottling always overdelivers. Elderberry, black plum, scorched earth, crushed rock and tar aromas show on the nose, while the palate proves heavy but well-structured. Flavors of roasted blackberry, toasted sage and asphalt complete the picture.

Score: 91 points -- Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, 2022