A slightly cooler though still notably ripe nose features notes of black raspberry, dark cherry, violet and soft spice wisps. There is excellent richness and volume for the appellation as the succulent and round flavors possess a caressing mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the mildly austere and well-balanced if decidedly firm finish where a touch of wood gradually emerges. This too is quite good. (Drink starting 2028). A Sweet Spot Wine.
This red is tightly wound, with cherry and raspberry flavors accented by iron, earth and toasty oak. It is also polished, with a firm matrix of tannins sharing the finish with fruit and spice. Excellent balance and length. Best from 2023 through 2035.
The rich but subtle fruit notes of this wine suggest both red and black cherry. On the palate the juicy ripeness of both fruits is evident. Generous but fresh, the wine shows a mellow but bouncy fruitiness. Underneath it all, supple tannins and a vein of freshness lend energy and structure.
