Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, soft vanilla, licorice, blackberry leaf. Rich, velvety tannins. Juicy!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago
A Strong 4. I like a cherry & leather combination of this wine and its medium acidity. — 2 months ago
Gorgeous at 11 years. Dark fruits. Balance. Longggg finish. — 3 months ago
A bit of air is needed for it to show the savory meaty quality. The juice is well balanced and not showing any heat even @ 15.6 abv — 5 months ago
Top 3 new world producer of nearly a 100% Ganache and or Syrah.
This w/ a 4 1/2 hour decant after a meal falls into black plum pudding.
Ripe, nectar driven; blackberries, plum pudding, dark cherries, black raspberries, poached strawberries, blueberry pie, dark berry cola, black licorice, dry stem, dark rich forest floor with leaves & dry twigs, pipe tobacco, dry crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry herbs, dark, mid spice, some black pepper, top soil, steeped tea, some me baking spices, baking spices, fresh herbaceous notes, dark, red, purple, blue, withering flowers, perfect acidity and a well balanced, knitted, softly tensioned, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes.
Aged in 300-liter puncheons for 43 months. — 6 months ago
Aloke Mukherjee
W/neighbors, Nov. 2024. — 12 days ago