A medium ruby/garnet core which faded to a dusty red brick rim
with only a very slight hint of brown. The nose was unexpectedly intense
and surprisingly fruit-driven; a good amount of red fruit - currants,
berries and cherries - plus a little smoke, cedar and leather, with just
a touch of oxidation, but nothing unpleasant at all. The palate was
dominated by sour red cherries and redcurrants, with the cedar and
leather coming through on the medium+ length finish. Quite light in body
with a very soft texture and fully resolved tannins, it isn't a wine of
huge depth or intensity, but it has impeccable balance, good complexity
and lovely flavours, and for its age it has a refreshingly vibrancy. In
addition, after 3 hours of being open there were no signs that it was
falling over at all. It is without doubt one of the most interesting
wines I have tasted recently, and is certainly holding up far better
than I had anticipated.
