A very ripe but attractively fresh nose features liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, cassis, violet and plum that are nuanced by hints of earth and game. The very rich, full and velvet-textured flavors possess an abundance of dry extract that confers a seductive mouth feel onto the robust and ever-so-mildly rustic finish that is at once long, serious and moderately austere. This well-balanced effort should age well for many years and note that an abundance of patience will be required.
Vinous Comment - Score: 91-94(2021 April)
A ripe and agreeably fresh nose features aromas of black cherry, raspberry and pungent earth. The racy, intense and overtly mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess very good volume as well as focused power on the compact, balanced and long finale. This will definitely need time as it's presently very tightly wound.
Allen Meadows - Score: 94 (2012 Apr.)
A very ripe but attractively fresh nose features liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, cassis, violet and plum that are nuanced by hints of earth and game. The very rich, full and velvet-textured flavors possess an abundance of dry extract that confers a seductive mouth feel onto the robust and ever-so-mildly rustic finish that is at once long, serious and moderately austere. This well-balanced effort should age well for many years and note that an abundance of patience will be required.Vinous Comment - Score: 91-94 (2021 April)
A ripe and agreeably fresh nose features aromas of black cherry, raspberry and pungent earth. The racy, intense and overtly mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess very good volume as well as focused power on the compact, balanced and long finale. This will definitely need time as it's presently very tightly wound.