Blackberry and tarragon, sour berry and nougat aromas have promise but are marred by volatile acidity expressed as a strong alcohol-acetone element. In the mouth, it is medium-weight and smooth, but has a somewhat hard feel, with tart cherry and leather flavors. Finishes slightly sharp, with edgy tannins that may smooth out with a year or two of aging. It will always be on the lean side.
Blackberry and tarragon, sour berry and nougat aromas have promise but are marred by volatile acidity expressed as a strong alcohol-acetone element. In the mouth, it is medium-weight and smooth, but has a somewhat hard feel, with tart cherry and leather flavors. Finishes slightly sharp, with edgy tannins that may smooth out with a year or two of aging. It will always be on the lean side.
Blackberry and tarragon, sour berry and nougat aromas have promise but are marred by volatile acidity expressed as a strong alcohol-acetone element. In the mouth, it is medium-weight and smooth, but has a somewhat hard feel, with tart cherry and leather flavors. Finishes slightly sharp, with edgy tannins that may smooth out with a year or two of aging. It will always be on the lean side.
Blackberry and tarragon, sour berry and nougat aromas have promise but are marred by volatile acidity expressed as a strong alcohol-acetone element. In the mouth, it is medium-weight and smooth, but has a somewhat hard feel, with tart cherry and leather flavors. Finishes slightly sharp, with edgy tannins that may smooth out with a year or two of aging. It will always be on the lean side.