Maroon in color with a garnet hue, this wine has an enticing nose of maraschino cherries, blackberry bramble and brisket with notes of clove and star anise. It’s mouthwatering with a juicy entry and has a fruity mid-palate of currant with toasted vanilla and roasted brown sugar character from American oak barrels. Structured tannins provide an elegant character with a long and expressive finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2041.
Critic Ratings
Wine Spectator Review - Issue Web Only - 2021 - Rated 87:
A rather thick brushstroke of roasted vanilla bean lays heavily over a mix of plum and black currant paste flavors in this offering, while tobacco leaf and warm earth hints check in on the finish. A touch heavy-handed in style. Drink now through 2024. 80,000 cases made. — JM
