Laced with plum, blackberry, toast and spice aromas and flavors, this is a polished and opulent red. It has a vibrant structure and the tannins are assertive yet well-integrated, boding well for its future development. Fine, lingering finish of vanilla, smoke and licorice. Best from 2015 through 2032. 542 cases made. –BS

As it did from cask the nose is partially compromised by the presence of noticeable reduction so be sure to decant this. By contrast, there is excellent vibrancy and punch to the intensely mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that possess fine delineation and a lovely sense of underlying tension on the complex, persistent and palate staining finish. This is really quite impressive and worth considering.