The vines were planted in 1895. The wine is inky black, and even though the alcohol reads a moderate 14.5%, it seems hot and strong. Jammy fruit is intense. I find a bothering note of clove or sharp mint that may be the result of American oak, or of unripe grapes. Either way, it's a tart, knifelike stab that may mellow out with age.
The vines were planted in 1895. The wine is inky black, and even though the alcohol reads a moderate 14.5%, it seems hot and strong. Jammy fruit is intense. I find a bothering note of clove or sharp mint that may be the result of American oak, or of unripe grapes. Either way, it's a tart, knifelike stab that may mellow out with age.
The vines were planted in 1895. The wine is inky black, and even though the alcohol reads a moderate 14.5%, it seems hot and strong. Jammy fruit is intense. I find a bothering note of clove or sharp mint that may be the result of American oak, or of unripe grapes. Either way, it's a tart, knifelike stab that may mellow out with age.