tasted in may, this grenache-based rhône blend was still overwhelmingly vibrant and fresh in grapey, primary fruit raspberry, cherry and blackberry flavors. it's appealing, but really needs some time to settle down and mellow, so the fruit and oak can mesh together. by the summer of 2009, it should be a wonderful wine, retaining its balanced lushness through at least 2012.
Williamson-Doré Vineyard Cuvée Jeanne Marie