Juicy and sleek, with a dusty core of mocha and plum skin. Tannins smooth out on the midpalate to reveal dark fruit and balsamic. The finish endures, delivering coffee-cedar charm.
Plums, currants, stones, sage and walnut husks on the nose. Some toffee and mocha. Medium to full bodied with polished tannins. Creamy finish
The wine offers a mix of cherries, subtle cedar notes and vanilla shadings on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, velvety, plush and supple. It’s easy to drink but has enough tannin to support short-term cellaring, and the finish adds appealing, savory hints of Mexican chocolate.
Matured in approximately 50% new French oak, the wine offers a mix of cherries, subtle cedar notes and vanilla shadings on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, velvety, plush and supple. It’s easy to drink but has enough tannin to support short-term cellaring, and the finish adds appealing, savory hints of Mexican chocolate.
Gold Medal