2015 Wines of Illyria Blatina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Wine Review

This is made from 100% Blatina grapes.  Blatina is a female only grape that was pollinated with Trnjak grapes in the vineyard.  Ruby in color, some browning at the edges.  Still fairly bright.  The nose is tight at first but opens to dust and black cherries.  On the palate, this has bracing acidity.  Notes of cranberries and slight rhubarb with some underlying minerality.  Long finish.  This wine begs for food and would work well with fatty meats and stews.  No idea how it ages but it would seem this should be consumed sooner, maybe the next few years.