(VN 94-96 points) Inky violet. A wild, smoke- and spice-accented bouquet evokes kirsch, cassis, smoked meat, olive and succulent herbs, with mineral and floral notes emerging as the wine opens up. Firm, sharply etched...
(VN 94-96 points) Inky violet. A wild, smoke- and spice-accented bouquet evokes kirsch, cassis, smoked meat, olive and succulent herbs, with mineral and floral notes emerging as the wine opens up. Firm, sharply etched black and blue fruit flavors slowly unfold with air and pick up hints of candied violet, espresso and black pepper. Finishes impressively long and precise, with gripping tannins and repeating game and mineral notes. 25% new oak.
-- Josh Raynolds