Mix of crimson and ruby red core with garnet edges. Very tight even on day two. Slight dust with some soft dark berries, dark spices and a little spearmint. Fruit forward attack, red cherries, that dissipates to complex spices. Moderate tannins (7/10) with no heat, just a furry texture. Medium body with a moderate finish. Quite a bit of acidity but smooth and rounded. Drink till 2020.
After trying again at the estate I think this was just slightly off.
Mix of crimson and ruby red core with garnet edges. Very tight even on day two. Slight dust with some soft dark berries, dark spices and a little spearmint. Fruit forward attack, red cherries, that dissipates to complex spices. Moderate tannins (7/10) with no heat, just a furry texture. Medium body with a moderate finish. Quite a bit of acidity but smooth and rounded. Drink till 2020.
After trying again at the estate I think this was just slightly off.
Oct 10th, 2016
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
