A massive wine, firmly structured with dense and powerful tannins. This is a wine for long-term aging, with its dark black fruits and chunky feel. It is still just starting out; cellar for 10 years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Ripe, concentrated wine that doesn’t lose sight of the tight, fresh fruit of the vintage. So there are powerful yellow fruits, pink grapefruit and intense acidity seguing to a pure, crisp finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
A solid structure and layers of dense fruit characterize this wine. Rich acidity, red cherry flavor and a dry, dark tannic core are surrounded by juicy red berry fruits and the freshest finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Offering both richness and absolute freshness, the wine layers ripe white and yellow fruits, creamed apple flavors and a great line of mineral texture and citrus flavor. It will age, give this 6 years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
An impressively powerful wine, with packed acidity, sweet fruits and ripe tannins. The wine has great density, a dusty texture, the fruit powering through while preserving the relative austerity of the vintage.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
With smoky aromas and strict tannins, this is initially an austere wine. The fruit remains firm and tight, very powerful, while the final acidity gives a delicious, more juicy finale.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Very mineral in character, the wine has grapefruit and orange peel characters. It’s taut, linear in style, with a lively acidity that cuts through the citrus and green apple fruits.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)