This is labelled Blue Slate but there is also one available labelled as "Blauschiefer" which means Blue Slate. Is this an export label? Perhaps. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is tight but opens to chow cherries and baking spices. On the palate, this has black cherry fruit with a hint of root beer. Almost like a very, very elegant old style Sonoma Coast. A nice depth and complexity despite its youth. Moderate tannins. Good finish. This took a while to open and if serving now, give it a good decant. This probably needs another five to seven years, to get close to where its going. It continued to improve all evening. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. It drinks well on its own but will be better with food. Roasted fowl would be a good choice but so would Lebanese food.
