Deeply pitched aromas consist mostly of violet, plum and earth along with background wisps of spice. There is both better concentration and power to the tautly muscular middle weight flavors that aren't quite as mineral-inflected by even more saline. There is a bit more volume and mid-palate concentration which should ultimately make this well-balanced effort the better wine over the longer-term, if only slightly.
Allen Meadows - Score: 91-93 (2019 January)
Deeply pitched aromas consist mostly of violet, plum and earth along with background wisps of spice. There is both better concentration and power to the tautly muscular middle weight flavors that aren't quite as mineral-inflected by even more saline. There is a bit more volume and mid-palate concentration which should ultimately make this well-balanced effort the better wine over the longer-term, if only slightly.