Friday, October 28, 2011 - Dense and layered with blue and black fruits along with mocha, crushed floral and exotic spices. This has a round and plush mouthfeel with a full body. But what I find most intriguing about this wine is the fresh vein of minerality running straight down the spine keeping it fresh without letting it get to jammy. Picking up some more spice on the finish, this is flat out delicious and is extremely approachable now, but will drink great over the next 5. This spent 27 months in 100% French oak barrels, 40% which were new. (Drink 2011-2016) - JD
