The spicy and gamy nose features subtle earth and smoke nuances on the ripe and very fresh red currant, plum and dark raspberry aromas There is excellent mid-palate concentration to the broad-shouldered, intense and overtly powerful flavors that terminate in a robust, energetic and admirably complex finish that goes on and on. I like the velvety texture and while this is an imposingly scaled wine it is not rustic or hard even though patience will be required.
January 2015