the most burgundian of the '99s from hartford, this cool-climate single-vineyard wine smells of leather, clove, even slightly of barnyard. some green herbaceousness on the palate balances bright cherry fruit—the interplay of elements gives this wine a multifaceted character that changes from sip to sip. give it 2–3 years for the tannins to smooth out. cellar selection.
Marin