The Winexpert “La Jolla Caves” red rhone blend is not quite 3 years in the bottle now. This wine has been quite a roller coaster, and this bottle is just adding to the sordid history. I’m not sure if the bottle opened is flawed, but it has a nose of port or sherry, with blackberry jam and hint of licorice. Flavors of smokey bacon and roasted overripe fruits. Chewy and big, a little out of balance, but tasty. Will have to try another bottle soon, I’ve been holding back on this wine and have half of the batch left still!