Lavishly oaked, but not overdone, which is really the key. Quite sweet and spicy at first, with raisin aromas . Later come notes of fine-grained wood and toast. The body is round and lush, with cassis and blackberry flavors that give it a Merlot-like personality. Texture-wise, it's firm and solid, with healthy acids and live tannins. Can probably age for another several years.
Lavishly oaked, but not overdone, which is really the key. Quite sweet and spicy at first, with raisin aromas . Later come notes of fine-grained wood and toast. The body is round and lush, with cassis and blackberry flavors that give it a Merlot-like personality. Texture-wise, it's firm and solid, with healthy acids and live tannins. Can probably age for another several years.
Lavishly oaked, but not overdone, which is really the key. Quite sweet and spicy at first, with raisin aromas . Later come notes of fine-grained wood and toast. The body is round and lush, with cassis and blackberry flavors that give it a Merlot-like personality. Texture-wise, it's firm and solid, with healthy acids and live tannins. Can probably age for another several years.