Product Description:
Fresh and lively, the wine opens
e˜usively with raspberry, mint and
plum sauce. °e baking spices soon
follow, leaning clove initially but with
plenty of cedar and vanilla. Still subtle,
the ripe fruit elements, mostly cassis
and fig at this stage, lurk beneath the
surface along with beautiful hints of
graphite and toasted sage, awaiting
additional time in glass.
Still very tightly wound, it’s the texture
and mouthfeel that drive the palate
initially. °e tannins in particular are
somewhat coarse but not so angular to
overshadow the abundant dark fruit. °e
dynamic tension on the midpalate serves
to focus and magnify the layers of black
cherry, cocoa powder, and black pepper,
before turning slightly earthy and dusty.
°e structure is pronounced, but still
harmonious and well defined.
It’s in the transition to the finish that
the acidity materializes in almost
candy-like fashion, a beautiful
contrast to the supple tannins.
Here the wine’s density shines
elegantly, well balanced between
smoky, espresso bean and delicate,
dried blackberry. It’s the latter that
defines the finish at this moment,
persistent in length and depth. winery