
More austerity than I was expecting from the Vineyard holdings and the excellence of the vintage. Needed a better balance of Cassis and Blackberry fruit IMO. Still the best match for a steak in preference to a Shiraz. Another 5 to 10 years in front of it.
More austerity than I was expecting from the Vineyard holdings and the excellence of the vintage. Needed a better balance of Cassis and Blackberry fruit IMO. Still the best match for a steak in preference to a Shiraz. Another 5 to 10 years in front of it.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2018
Aromatic, savory, rust, tart red currant, mint, roasted red fruit nose; savory, tart red currant palate with medium acidity and firm, fine tannins; could use 4 years and should go 25+; medium-plus finish
Aromatic, savory, rust, tart red currant, mint, roasted red fruit nose; savory, tart red currant palate with medium acidity and firm, fine tannins; could use 4 years and should go 25+; medium-plus finish
Feb 24th, 2017