| This was a wonderful find a few years ago - I was fortunate
enough to have a bottle or two left on the rack. With 6
years of age, the wine shows hints of age with a garnet
core, fading to a orange/brick rim. The nose is full of dark
skin fruit and light spice along with plenty of age
characteristics like leather, wet tobacco, sweet smoke and
vanilla. The palate is equally pleasing with smooth tannins
(slightly drying), lively acidity and robust dark skin fruit
flavors. The wine's balance flows nicely from beginning to a
long finish. Overall, this wine is intense, yet, a developed
vintage that is distinguished and smooth. |