Good thing they held this back for more than four years. It's still so tannic, but is beginning to mellow, and should emerge from its cocoon after 2017. The flavors are ripe and complex, suggesting blackberries and cassis liqueur, with a roasted meat and black-pepper savoriness. High alcohol gives it dry heat that will pair nicely with soft cheeses.
Good thing they held this back for more than four years. It's still so tannic, but is beginning to mellow, and should emerge from its cocoon after 2017. The flavors are ripe and complex, suggesting blackberries and cassis liqueur, with a roasted meat and black-pepper savoriness. High alcohol gives it dry heat that will pair nicely with soft cheeses.
Good thing they held this back for more than four years. It's still so tannic, but is beginning to mellow, and should emerge from its cocoon after 2017. The flavors are ripe and complex, suggesting blackberries and cassis liqueur, with a roasted meat and black-pepper savoriness. High alcohol gives it dry heat that will pair nicely with soft cheeses.