Perhaps past its height but still shows a good pedigree. Not a premier vintage either. But shows cherry and berry flavors with a real dry wood barrel influence, dried green herbs, dry tobacco and rocky and chalky mineral impact.
Perhaps past its height but still shows a good pedigree. Not a premier vintage either. But shows cherry and berry flavors with a real dry wood barrel influence, dried green herbs, dry tobacco and rocky and chalky mineral impact.
Dec 3rd, 2014Plum & red berry fruit somewhat muted and still fairly tannic, not as flashy as the 01. Mushroom, sage showing a dry austere finish. Not sure if more time in the cellar would improve the experience.
Plum & red berry fruit somewhat muted and still fairly tannic, not as flashy as the 01. Mushroom, sage showing a dry austere finish. Not sure if more time in the cellar would improve the experience.
Apr 16th, 2015My last bottle, drinking beautifully, using aerator AND a decanter for 30min. Really opened up after one hour, dark burgundy with brick showing, smell of black berry, black cherry, cinnamon, mocha, and cedar wood. Full body with nice soft tannin, extremely balanced acidity, with a long finish and sweet after taste. Yummy!
My last bottle, drinking beautifully, using aerator AND a decanter for 30min. Really opened up after one hour, dark burgundy with brick showing, smell of black berry, black cherry, cinnamon, mocha, and cedar wood. Full body with nice soft tannin, extremely balanced acidity, with a long finish and sweet after taste. Yummy!
Feb 22nd, 2015Smooth, tertiary flavors evolving, some fruit, earthiness, and respectable grip.
Smooth, tertiary flavors evolving, some fruit, earthiness, and respectable grip.
May 24th, 2014