Estimate
Sexy, high-pitched aromas of black raspberry, potpourri and Asian spices show very good clarity and a touch of musky underbrush. Silky and focused on entry, then heftier in the middle, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors and a suggestion of candied rose. The spicy quality comes back strong on the gently tannic finish, which lingers with excellent tenacity and appealing sweetness.
The overall balance and structure match strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit to hints of herbs and white pepper. A light touch with new oak brings a hint of toasted hazelnuts.
...expressive bouquet of macerated red cherries, wild strawberry and raspberry aromas complemented by a puff of chalk dust...palate is medium-bodied with succulent red and black fruit, a touch of white pepper and sage on the finish. Very fine.
Lithe, lively, supple and appealing, with tomato leaf–accented cherry and spice flavors, floating serenely over refined tannins as the finish lingers.