Friday, October 11, 2013 - APPEARANCE: Bright, deep red, clear, 4/4;
BOUQUET: Red berries, Dark Cherries, medium oak, light spice 12/14;
TASTE: Initially tight but decent fruit; Opened to moderate berry / cherry fruit, slightly crisp but silky, "refreshing", moderate fruit finish 14/18;
PREFERENCE: moderately well balanced but seems like it will knit with a couple more years, good fruit and finish 2/4;