Dark ruby, not inky color. The aromas are the best part of this today with red and black currants over some notes of black pepper and an herbal touch. The palate is rich and ripe, but with somewhat obtrusive tannins and a chunky texture. The fruit is there, some strawberry to go with the currants, fruit nicely balanced with a little more black than red, this is powerful but compact, maybe in an awkward state at barely six years. Rated 89 tonight, up to 4 points of improvement likely over 5 – 10 years.
Dan Kravitz