Slightly more evident wood frames a much earthier and less elegant nose of plum, sauvage, violet and various wild dark berry aromas. There is a lovely sense of energy to the relatively supple flavors that also tighten up impressively on the robust, rustic and serious finale that possesses outstanding depth and persistence. Despite not being especially dense, this is going to require ample patience just the same. Outstanding.
Allen Meadows, Burghound, 92 points