Strong aromas of new wood dominate the opening, and they follow through to the concentrated palate, creating a wine that only shows wood and licorice flavors at this stage. Let this age for at least four years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2013)
A very mineral wine, with a lean and flinty character, tight tannins and suppressed fruit. The result is the need for several years of aging to bring out some weight and fruit. The potential is here.
— R.V.
(12/15/2010)
There is a considerable element of wood aging with this wine, giving a brilliant polish to the fruit. While the wine does have some concentration, the fruit is just as important, showing dried berries and damsons along with spice.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
This is structured, its tannins coming through dense and dry. The blackberry fruits give a juicy character that’s overlaid by wood. The wine has a firm character, while letting the fruit show well.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)