Nose
Exotically elegant, the subtle nuances of this wine are followed by a lingering finish. The nose opens to an alluring perfume of candied raspberry, rose hips, and orange peel followed by rich aromas of cigar, cedar, and forest floor.
Palate
Spiced throughout with cinnamon, lavender, and sage, the fruit expands in the glass and fills the palate with fresh pomegranate, cherry preserve, ripe plums, dried cranberries, and hints of geranium, dried mushroom, clove, and mandarin. The mouth feel is soft and rich, with a considerable acidic lift. Toward the back, it reveals an earthen and tannic strength, and the finish is long and dominated by fine, dry tannins and dried spices and fruits. With age this wine deepens and softens, rewarding the palate, while also exhibiting an even more exotic nose as the bouquet develops. Enjoy the elegant fruit in its youth or cellar for intoxicating development over the next dozen or more years.
