Friday, May 27, 2022 - Last of 3, last tasted 5 years ago to the date (RANDOM).
Nose shows oak (vanilla and wood) with a sense of alcohol over blue and black fruits. On the palate blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and just a bit of pepper. A little hot (alcoholic) on the finish but nice acids up front, and soft silky tannins mostly mask the alcohol.
Gone are the pepper / gamey / Syrah notes and this is mostly a fruit driven wine.
Overall, not sure if I waited too long but seemed more impressed previously.