I didn't pay too close attention to the vintage when I bought this, so I was shocked that this was 9 years old. It's youthful and decadent. I even decanted it for an hour, but this is still all primary aromas and flavors. Cocoa and blackberry preserves on the nose. Supple and rich on the palate with very fine tannins. Long, finish with very noticeable (but not unpleasant) oak. Faintly spicy. Drinking very well now, but this has quite a bit of life left.
I didn't pay too close attention to the vintage when I bought this, so I was shocked that this was 9 years old. It's youthful and decadent. I even decanted it for an hour, but this is still all primary aromas and flavors. Cocoa and blackberry preserves on the nose. Supple and rich on the palate with very fine tannins. Long, finish with very noticeable (but not unpleasant) oak. Faintly spicy. Drinking very well now, but this has quite a bit of life left.
1 person found it helpfulMay 31st, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
