Opaque and very dense on the nose with deep, focused, black plum and berry fruit. Toasty oak is nicely melded with the strong fruit, adding smoke and tobacco notes. A chewy mouthfeel and long dark finish complete the package. Should improve through 2006, and hold well beyond that.
— M.M.
(11/15/2004)
Aromas of baking spices, dried herbs and toast lead to endive and tart blackberry on the lean palate. After the green note on the finish, a bloom of blueberry toast lasts all too briefly. —K.F.
— K.F.
(4/1/2003)