Estimate
Earthy reduction in the aroma gives way to pure cherry, raspberry and stone flavors, revealing flashes of spice and dark, meaty elements. Dense and lush, with black fruit, spice and toast notes on the long finish.
...expressive bouquet with raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, orange pith and light rose petal aromas...palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well-judged acidity, slightly confit in style with suggestions of brown sugar sweetening the finish.
...attractive dusky black berries on the nose mixed with cold black tea and bay leaf...palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, finely judged acidity, a little grainy in texture toward the finish.
A bit more intense than the village wine on the nose. Polished and racy. Real lift and length to this. Really quite exciting.