This is a big, smoky wine that’s packed with ripe fruits, firm tannins and layers of wood. Firm, solid and concentrated, the wine’s black fruits show through the dense texture. It has great potential—age for at least five years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
This has all the elements—fruit, tannin, acidity and wood, with powerful weight and concentration. Let this age for at least eight years; this is going to be impressive.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
This rich, fruity wine wears its wood aging right up front, with spice and a toast character. A flavor of black plum juice comes through, offering a full character and rounding out the structure. Age for at least five years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
This is a solidly tannic wine, with the fruit firmly set behind the dry exterior. It has weight and dark, dry power; a spice note and a juicy character show through on the finish.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
While wood aromas are prominent now, this ultimately showcase the ripe red fruits that lie underneath. It has a solid core of tannins, which is balanced by the juicy fruit. Age for 6–7 years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Wood spice flavors still dominate this zingy, mineral-textured wine. As it ages, it will reveal more rich fruit flavors of ripe apricot and pineapple. The acidity balances the wine’s fruitiness. Keep for 2–3 years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
With its straw color and wood aging aromas, this is rich, bearing yellow peach and pear fruits, along with a toast note and juicy acidity. It’s already impressive but should drink well for another three years at least.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Powerful and serious, this is full of rich tannins and concentrated fruits. Its complex, with ripe tannins adding structure to the red plum and spice flavors. With its power, this will need to mature over the next four years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)