Nice to be able to try this with a bit of age on it. Deeper cherry red in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherry lozenges, slight mushrooms and dust. On the palate, this has a full bodied, juicy texture. Cherry candies/lozenges. The bottle lists 14.6% abv but it seems higher both in texture and warmth on the finish. That said, this is enjoyable and probably better as a cocktail than at the dinner table. It could probably hold up with a grilled steak. It probably should be drunk in the next few years.
Grade:
B+
Score:
88
Vintage:
2012
