91 Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media

Opaque ruby. Ripe, smoke- and spice-accented dark berries, cherry liqueur, licorice and a hint of gaminess on the deeply perfumed nose. Ripe, round and fleshy in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors that take a sweeter turn with air. Clings nicely on the focused, dark-fruit-dominated finish, which is shaped by dusty, steadily building tannins.