Estimate
So aromatic with fresh flowers and rose stems... Full-bodied with layers of powdery tannins and fruit on the palate creating a gorgeous mouthfeel. Tinges of orange peel. Fine finish.
A lovely note of raspberry leaf and peony petal floats above pure and tart notes of crushed blackberry on the nose while black pepper shimmers. The palate is wonderfully crunchy, has echoes of smoke and fine tannins. Red fruit peeks through on the midpalate while the finish echoes hauntingly with peony and pepper.
Distinctive and elegant, with wild blueberry, huckleberry and cherry flavors that are well-spiced, plus star anise, cardamom, clove and creamy oolong tea accents. Reveals hints of milk chocolate and maraschino cherry that linger on the long, silky finish.
...pretty, capacious, floral, structural and clear...wonderful clarity of fruit and acid...the focus and precision being its calling cards.
...attractive tannic sinew...not trying too hard and sliding along. The lengthy finish offers cherry, tea leaf and spice on the persistent finish.
...sweet lolly character on the nose...sweet spiciness and a certain graininess on the end.