Purchased on release and well cellared, this has help up great. Deep garnet in color with some purple hues, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, slight earthiness, a hint of floral notes. Uncharacteristically for this winery, this was clean with no animal or barnyard notes. Medium to full bodied. Lively. No sign of age. On the palate, vibrant cherry and black cherry fruit with a modicum of complexity. Long finish. Different bottles will vary at this stage, so it probably should be drunk sooner than later, but this bottle would have gone another ten. Nice with food than on its own, some type of mushroom with a cream sauce dish would be lovely.
Grade:
A-
Score:
92
Vintage:
2006
