Estimate
The nose begins with a shooting star of sweet candied cherry and vanilla...leaves behind a dark, savory sky of coffee, old leather and burnt caramel. The sun rises on the palate, with strawberry and blood orange notes joining the resurgent cherry. Compressed tannins and vigorous acidity provide structure.
Revealing dark fruit and oak spice...open-knit and accessible... The finish reverts to a more gentle side with polished tannins.
...juicy style...boasting cherry, raspberry, floral, graphite and spice flavors. Balanced and lively, with bright acidity and refined tannins for support. Shows fine length.
Aromas of fresh raspberries, sour cherries, lemons, walnuts and vanilla beans...succulent and flavorful with a medium body and creamy tannins. Tangy fruit turns to creamy chocolate. Lovely drinkability.
...attractively layered with spiced red plum, balsamic, and sweet cedar. Seamless and approachable...medium bodied, with a soft mineral texture and super-fine tannins. Fresh red cherry, orange rind, and delicate salty earth intertwine and find fantastic balance throughout.
...rich and hauntingly dark, with masses of cherry and raspberry sauce giving way to sweet violet florals...coasts across the palate, with velvety textures giving way to balsamic spice, and red and black fruits lifted by cooling acidity...leaves a staining of primary concentration offset by hints of sour citrus while finishing gently tannic and potent.
Brooding but ripe on the nose. Bags of juicy cherry fruit and crunchy tannins...blockbuster but a finely balanced one.