Medium ruby color with a bright red rim. More intriguing nose than I expected with lively red fruit up front and savory and nice floral notes following. Rich, but not overly dense, this is could have easily gone down the same path so many other Bordeaux type blends fall into. Overblown, homogeneous, boring as all hell. That’s deftly sidestepped here with beautiful acid and fine structure. Black cherries, stewed plums, mushrooms, and cigar smoke on the palate with a bit of orange peel coming in later. I wonder how this can age but that doesn’t matter right now, just enjoy it.
Medium ruby color with a bright red rim. More intriguing nose than I expected with lively red fruit up front and savory and nice floral notes following. Rich, but not overly dense, this is could have easily gone down the same path so many other Bordeaux type blends fall into. Overblown, homogeneous, boring as all hell. That’s deftly sidestepped here with beautiful acid and fine structure. Black cherries, stewed plums, mushrooms, and cigar smoke on the palate with a bit of orange peel coming in later. I wonder how this can age but that doesn’t matter right now, just enjoy it.
Jun 9th, 2019
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
