Quite woody for this weight class, with balsam shavings and berry aromas that are distant. Chewy, lactic and creamy across the tongue, with a flavor profile that brings chocolate and berry syrup flavors. Finishes with a final wave of oaky spice and bitterness; good but needs more fruit.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Hefty but kind of flat on the bouquet, with tomato and herb aromas. The palate has tannic bite and dark, candied flavors of sweet berry and burnt brown sugar. Finishes peppery, with a lingering candied, burnt sweetness.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)