This is an inky garnet that shows an attractive bouquet of leathery black currant, plum, blackberry and a hint of violet that follows through on the palate with rich flavors that aren’t constrained by the fine tannins, given two hours in a decanter. Full and round in the mouth, this is drinking well already, with balanced acidity and a long finish, and it’ll be even better in three years or so. It sees at least some new oak, according to the back label, but it’s really not that apparent in the glass. 01.02.2003
