Macerated cherry and medicinal herb aromas and flavors highlight this compact red. A bit surly on the finish now, but the fruit shines through on the aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2038. – BS

(94-97 points) Bright medium ruby. Initially closed nose opened somewhat with air to reveal powerful aromas of dark berries, black cherry, menthol, crushed rock, tobacco, violet and peat. Extremely primary and deep but...

Fresh purple colour, with a wonderful mix of fruit on the nose along with some clean vanilla. Fruits are more red than black. Then the fruit surges majestically across the palate, peonies and luscious red cherries...