Allen Meadows - Score: 92-94 (2021 April)

A slightly fresher nose also reflects a mentholated top note on the wonderfully spicy aromas of sandalwood and dark berry liqueur. The caressing, velvety and highly seductive flavors are rich to the point of opulent while exhibiting firm tannins on the dusty and sappy finale. This is clearly built to reward extended cellaring yet it's not so imposing that it couldn't be approached after 5 or so years.