Sometimes, I have wine sitting around that I wind up not tasting [or opening], because I am not in the mood, or not expecting to be wowed. I have tasted most of the Lucky 7 releases, and while some weren't winners, a few were quite surprises, especially the Carmenere (this is more or less a wine for the masses).

This wine is great! It has hints of leather and wood, as well as a strong belly of dark cherries and plums. The tannins are very smooth as well.

The finish has a nice little kick to it, which is also a pleasant surprise. It's like an extra burst of cherry.