Contains an impressively dense, black core with a black-cherry-colored rim. There is a flamboyant nose of cassis, baked rhubarb and vanilla ice cream. Clean fruit flavors are backed by underlying minerality. The dense midpalate and generous glycerol are supported by integrated acidity, while the tannins are plump and finessed. This wine finishes with a pleasantly sappy mix of fruit and oak, which points to its fine balance.

— Published (7/1/2012)