Strong and meaty, with a hint of barnyard to the nose. This wine turns dark in the middle, with a heavyweight’s texture minus the piercing tannins. It has depth, and in many ways it’s akin to liquid cake due to its richness. Good, expressive fruit at all checkpoints.
— M.S.
(8/1/2004)
Leathery and rough at first, with a green element to the nose. Time opens it up, freeing milk chocolate, carob and black pepper, all telltale flavors common to this grape variety. A medicinal edge to the flavor profile holds it back.
— M.S.
(8/1/2004)