Allen Meadows - Score: 91-93 (2020 Jan.)

Deep ruby color. A beautifully broad-ranging nose reflects notes of black raspberry, cassis, exotic tea, violet and a hint of sandalwood. Here too the medium weight flavors possess a notably sleek mouthfeel along with outstanding intensity and detail, all wrapped in a dusty, serious and youthfully austere finish. This balanced effort is even firmer and is a wine that will need at least 6 to 8 years to be approachable.