The 2018 Esprit de Pavie is a blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with bright, cheery notes of Morello cherries, black raspberries and fresh wild blueberries, plus hints of tobacco leaf, underbrush and potpourri with a waft of Chinese five spice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-filling black fruit flavors with a chewy texture and just enough freshness, finishing just a tad rustic.