This is developing well but there's no rush to drink. Fruit has a nice level of ripeness, but there's still some coarse tannin that should resolve with more time in bottle. I'll check back in five years.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Decanted 1 hour. All components are integrated with a predominant earthy nose and palate. The wild strawberry and blueberry fruit is definitely playing second fiddle to the loamy mid-palate with nutmeg and a touch of black pepper providing nice depth. Soft tannins provides for tasty lingering finish. Glad we opened this bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
This is a nicely structured '08 with a very nice acid balance. Darker red fruits are marred at this point only slightly by a hint of oak. This should settle just fine with time. Decent length to the finish and the acids carry the flavor progression quite well without being obtrusive. Very nice balance, good power without weight. If that oak absorbs this should drink quite well in 10 years and more. Having recently had the '07, I can say that this is probably a much better wine all-around, though both will need time.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
3/13/2021 - sleepyhaus wrote:
Still very young, but showing a bit too much oak right now as well. Will revisit tonight to see if that subsided.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/4/2021 - Sheila62 Likes this wine:
Lovely bottle, ample fruit, and great balance. Really enjoyable and no rush to drink
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/13/2019 - sleepyhaus wrote:
This is developing well but there's no rush to drink. Fruit has a nice level of ripeness, but there's still some coarse tannin that should resolve with more time in bottle. I'll check back in five years.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/30/2014 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decanted 1 hour. All components are integrated with a predominant earthy nose and palate. The wild strawberry and blueberry fruit is definitely playing second fiddle to the loamy mid-palate with nutmeg and a touch of black pepper providing nice depth. Soft tannins provides for tasty lingering finish. Glad we opened this bottle.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/8/2012 - sleepyhaus wrote:
This is a nicely structured '08 with a very nice acid balance. Darker red fruits are marred at this point only slightly by a hint of oak. This should settle just fine with time. Decent length to the finish and the acids carry the flavor progression quite well without being obtrusive. Very nice balance, good power without weight. If that oak absorbs this should drink quite well in 10 years and more. Having recently had the '07, I can say that this is probably a much better wine all-around, though both will need time.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment