Estimate
...earthy notes of mossy bark, tilled black soil and black truffles over a core of cassis, blueberries and warm plums with touches of menthol and lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with blue and black fruits, supported with a firm, grainy backbone and a lively line, finishing with great length and depth.
...dense, powerful and beautifully resonant in the glass. Inky blue/purplish berry fruit, crème de cassis, menthol, toasty new oak spice and licorice abound...wine's freshness and energy, two qualities that are not easy to achieve...that serve to balance the intensity of the fruit.
...straight up classic Napa Valley all the way. Coming from a site north of Saint Helena...seeing an extended élevage of 33 months in barrel... terrific crème de cassis, blueberry, graphite/lead pencil, chocolate, and ample spice...
Tight and very layered with a powerful and intense center palate. Full body and chewy tannins. Juicy with lots of flavor....