The 2013 Effe Emme (100% Petit Verdot) is a darkly extracted and vinous interpretation that exhibits thick lines of black fruit, prune and plum with toasted notes of Indian spice or liquid vanilla. This is an opulent and big wine that calls for a hearty cut of barbecued meat as a suitable food companion. Bitter chocolate and toasted espresso appear on the close. – M.L.
