Allen Meadows - Score: 93-95 (2019 Jan.)

There is just enough wood to merit mentioning on the attractively layered nose of dark currant, black raspberry and earth where additional notes of spice and floral elements are present. There is fine mid-palate density to the lilting yet tautly muscular and powerful flavors that coat the mouth with sappy dry extract while buffering the even firmer and overtly mineral-driven sneaky long finish. This is austere, compact and very serious and plenty of patience will be necessary.