3/17/18
With some bottle age this has really come together nicely and is hitting its stride with a good number of years in front of it. The nose offers an intriguing assortment of nuances to the cherry and plum fruit. Subtle notes of earth, wood smoke and spices reminding of clove and cinnamon stick create an aromatic interplay with ample fruit for freshness. Perfectly balanced between the fruit, acid and tannins, the palate is medium fuller bodied with the tannins now integrated perfectly with the fruit having just the right amount of tension to hold things together on the back end, while the mid palate is smooth and suave leading to a finish that is long with a savory graphite note adding some extra nuance. This should bring a lot of good drinking pleasure over the next two-three years.