Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of restrained blackberry, black cherry, red plum, underbrush, old wood, intense cinnamon, cloves, allspice, old leather, subtle vanilla; dry, medium acid, silky medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, more oak on palate than nose, well aged and balanced, outstanding
Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of restrained blackberry, black cherry, red plum, underbrush, old wood, intense cinnamon, cloves, allspice, old leather, subtle vanilla; dry, medium acid, silky medium tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, more oak on palate than nose, well aged and balanced, outstanding
Feb 1st, 2020A lot of tobacco. Some vanilla and balsamic as well. Maybe a little too much oak and tannin still in the 2009–could use just a bit of additional time or decanting.
A lot of tobacco. Some vanilla and balsamic as well. Maybe a little too much oak and tannin still in the 2009–could use just a bit of additional time or decanting.
Sep 3rd, 2018