Estimate
... dense purple color as well as a gorgeous perfume of boysenberries, black currants, subtle toast and spice and a slight floral component... medium to full-bodied with good acidity, a voluptuous texture and impressive purity and length.
... black raspberry, dark cherry, leather and sexy oak spices, with a hint of dill. Supple, suave and sweet... The leathery hint carries through to the finish, which features firm, dusty tannins and lingering sweet fruit.
A good, lusty wine... offering a big mouthful of tannins, acidity and immature fruit... it’s a hard wine, but the flavors are immaculate, suggesting ripe blackberries and currants that veer into a touch of raisin.