The wine is a deep ruby in the glass with great clarity. The nose is a vibrant blend of cut grass over a layer of ripe black fruit with just a hint of floral notes at the end. The taste is quite nice, with some rich fruit up front, but not sweet or overpowering, this isn't a jammy wine, but a wine with sophistication and complexity in the fruit. The fruit notes transition effortlessly to some dark chocolate and mineral notes of dusty limestone midpalate. The finish is exceptionally dry, as the young but well structured tannins support the long dry finish that leaves you wanting more. It's hard to believe, but I think this wine improved from what I remember last June!
Overall I would rate this wine a solid 9, as I think it has some great mineral characteristics and finesse that will likely improve over time, and although the price at $59 isn't cheap, I think it's well worth it. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a thick cut Hereford beef Kansas City cut NY Strip, grilled rare with some oven roasted Yukon gold potatoes and steamed asparagus, a perfect Sunday dinner in my house! The mineral notes in this wine are the perfect foil to spiced potatoes and a rich cut of beef, cheers!
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