The nose is charred and mildly funky. Even with time to air out it's still very oaky. The palate, meanwhile, is a bit bland despite the fact that it's packed with the flavor of wild berries. The finish is drying due to heavy tannins, and while it delivers a punch, there aren't any of the balancing nuances that could potentially make it more pleasing. —M.S.
The nose is charred and mildly funky. Even with time to air out it's still very oaky. The palate, meanwhile, is a bit bland despite the fact that it's packed with the flavor of wild berries. The finish is drying due to heavy tannins, and while it delivers a punch, there aren't any of the balancing nuances that could potentially make it more pleasing. —M.S.
The nose is charred and mildly funky. Even with time to air out it's still very oaky. The palate, meanwhile, is a bit bland despite the fact that it's packed with the flavor of wild berries. The finish is drying due to heavy tannins, and while it delivers a punch, there aren't any of the balancing nuances that could potentially make it more pleasing. —M.S.
The nose is charred and mildly funky. Even with time to air out it's still very oaky. The palate, meanwhile, is a bit bland despite the fact that it's packed with the flavor of wild berries. The finish is drying due to heavy tannins, and while it delivers a punch, there aren't any of the balancing nuances that could potentially make it more pleasing. —M.S.