Hector Wine Co.’s Essence is a full-bodied, Bordeaux-style red blend with aromas and flavors of raspberry, currants, black cherry, plum, and herbs, complemented by notes of cedar, licorice, eucalyptus, and earth. The wine features a good structure with moderate tannins and acidity, a long finish with sappy fruit, and notes of bell pepper, fig jam, and savory meatiness.