(92-94 points) A brooding and reticent nose exhibits fresh aromas of both red and dark berries along with hints of earth, spice and a whisper of menthol. There is fine volume and focused power to the muscular, intense and wonderfully long finish that is both rustic, austere and exceptionally serious. This mouth coating wine is one to buy and forget you won it as it will certainly take its time realizing its full, and considerable, potential.