Estimate
...classic graphite, blackberry and cassis notes, a full-bodied mouthfeel with some minerality underneath, and a long finish with sweet tannin.
...plump, juicy and forward, with plenty of St. Helena red cherry/plum fruit. Racy, voluptuous and silky, the 2014 offers considerable near and medium-term appeal.
Aromas of chocolate, blackberries and hints of oak follow through to a full body, lots of ripe fruit and a powerful finish.
A bit reined-in with oak, yet the core is more solid than expressive, offering a mix of black licorice, dark berry, cedar and gravel flavors, ending chewy.