Deep plumb color. If I remember correctly, this is a blend of the '05 thru '08 vintages, of which I'm only familiar with the '05. Didn't decant, but gave about an hour to breath. Similar on the nose to what I remember from the '05 but not as deep or intense. Raisin, fig, plum, black licorice, anise and alcohol. I have a feeling that had I decanted it a lot if the alcohol would've blown off. Smooth entry, and full bodied. Ripe dark fruit, with a big tannic, spicy finish. Drinking well but could definitely mellow for a few years. With 5-7 yrs it might get really interesting given the relative balance on the mid palate currently. 89
Deep plumb color. If I remember correctly, this is a blend of the '05 thru '08 vintages, of which I'm only familiar with the '05. Didn't decant, but gave about an hour to breath. Similar on the nose to what I remember from the '05 but not as deep or intense. Raisin, fig, plum, black licorice, anise and alcohol. I have a feeling that had I decanted it a lot if the alcohol would've blown off. Smooth entry, and full bodied. Ripe dark fruit, with a big tannic, spicy finish. Drinking well but could definitely mellow for a few years. With 5-7 yrs it might get really interesting given the relative balance on the mid palate currently. 89
Mar 4th, 2014
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
