Estimate
A beautiful red with cedar, mushroom and cherry character, as well as hints of sandalwood. It’s medium-bodied and very polished with loveliness and finesse that comes through clearly.
The nose is balanced, yet tense, as the warmth of tar and anise burns beneath sweet, almost flirtatious aromas of vanilla, Luxardo cherry and blood orange peel, with a saline freshness. The palate leans into the fruit and salinity, but a blast of pepper brings more warmth.
...touch shy on opening before revealing aromas of cherry pie, a hint of blue fruit coming through with violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it has a pop of angular texture, chalky tannins, and a clean, lovely, tapered finish.
...opens slowly with a blend of dried flowers and cedar spice box giving way to red currants. It’s soft textured with a lovely inner sweetness up front contrasted by tactile mineral tones and tart wild berry fruits. Acidity maintains balance as the 2019 finishes spicy and long, leaving the mouth watering despite grippy tannins that linger on.
The nose is not entirely open yet, hinting at concentrated cherry fruit. Lots of sappy, tangy cherry fruit with mellow, creamy notes.