Big, dense and superripe. Despite this ripeness and the high alcohol, the fruit is fresh. There is spice from the new wood, while the tannins are dry and taut, needing time to soften.
— R.V.
(6/1/2008)
Dark colored wine, with ripe black plum flavors that lie over solidly textured tannins. Structured to bring out the fruit, the wine also has a core of wood, spice, dark cocoa and black currant acidity to finish. An attractive wine that is worth aging for another two years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2009)
With the few years of bottle age, the wine is showing ripe fruits, the tannins well integrated. The combination of juicy acidity and ripe fruit, with the dry core, are bringing the development of the wine on well.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
Soft red fruits, with tannins that give a firm core. The wine is pierced through with acidity, touched with strawberry jam. In keeping with the vintage, the wine is light, acidity surging on the finish.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
A curious, dirty nose doesn’t help this wine. The palate is certainly better, its fruit now mature, smooth, the acidity blending with attractive smoky flavors.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)