Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, dust, dried cedar and slight spice. Medium bodied. Wispy tannins. On the palate, this has a nice complexity to it. Layers of dried cherries, cherries and forest floor. Good acidity. Good finish. This is past prime and on the way down, so drink sooner than later. It is better with food. A nice plate of pasta with a tomato sauce would work well.
I wondered if this were past prime, but no, it is drinking beautifully (at least this bottle). Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, sandalwood and tea leaves. On the palate, this is medium bodied. complex and layers of cherries, dried cherries and forest floor. Great acidity. Perfect at the dinner table. Long finish. Everything I want out of cellaring a wine for 20 years. Still fresh and vibrant but also mature and complex. Certainly no point in waiting on these.
This is drinking quite well at the moment. Seemingly at peak, no reason to wait. Deep ruby in color, a bit lighter at the rim. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, forest floor and slight hay. On the palate, this has layers of cherries, dried cherries and a damp forest floor. Really lively acidity. Nice texture. Good finish. This will work well with meat, fowl or pasta dishes. It is better with food. Still should have five to seven more years and then slowly fade.
This bottle retailed for around $25 on release. At age 14 years from vintage, it is drinking quite well. It is certainly at peak (or just past) and won't get better from here, but what a nice experience. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, black cherries, dried tea leaves, slight spice and some dried leather. On the palate, this has vibrant cherries fruit along with some dried cherries and forest floor notes. No tannins left. Some layering. Moderate complexity. Nice acidity. Works well with pasta, pizza and medium bodied foods. Drink up in the next few ye
