Nose
Very tight and high-pitched on the nose, hinting at cassis, minerals and graphite.
Palate
Lush, sweet and impressively concentrated, with densely packed flavors of kirsch, currant and minerals and noteworthy inner-palate energy. Finer-grained than the Napa bottling, with better integration of acids and tannins. Finishes sappy and very long, with a chewy, palate-staining texture. This has delivered on the promise it showed from barrel.
Aging
Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak.
Appearance
Bright ruby.