Deep and dark ruby red with a purplish hue. Toasty attack on the nose with layers of black cherries, cassis, blackberries, a bit of anise and chalky. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied but rather approachable for a 2014. Velvet and lush on the palate, immensely dark too with dark cocoa, slight black peppercorn, dark baking spices and thick. Tons of structure too. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2037.
Deep and dark ruby red with a purplish hue. Toasty attack on the nose with layers of black cherries, cassis, blackberries, a bit of anise and chalky. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied but rather approachable for a 2014. Velvet and lush on the palate, immensely dark too with dark cocoa, slight black peppercorn, dark baking spices and thick. Tons of structure too. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2037.
Feb 6th, 2017
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
