A bit lean and herbal, and certainly not in the same league as the luscious 1999. Just manages to break out into cherry fruit, but mainly consists of sage, cranberry and tobacco flavors. Big acids and fine tannins still combine to make this a compelling wine, despite its leanness. —S.H.
A bit lean and herbal, and certainly not in the same league as the luscious 1999. Just manages to break out into cherry fruit, but mainly consists of sage, cranberry and tobacco flavors. Big acids and fine tannins still combine to make this a compelling wine, despite its leanness. —S.H.
A bit lean and herbal, and certainly not in the same league as the luscious 1999. Just manages to break out into cherry fruit, but mainly consists of sage, cranberry and tobacco flavors. Big acids and fine tannins still combine to make this a compelling wine, despite its leanness. —S.H.
A bit lean and herbal, and certainly not in the same league as the luscious 1999. Just manages to break out into cherry fruit, but mainly consists of sage, cranberry and tobacco flavors. Big acids and fine tannins still combine to make this a compelling wine, despite its leanness. —S.H.