a star even among a stellar group of 2012 releases from elk cove, this 20-year-old vineyard really delivers the goods. time has tempered the herbal aromatics, giving this rich, ripe effort a subtle subtext of olive and sage. black cherry, dark chocolate and a dusty, mocha finish with a hint of habanero pepper bring this wine together beautifully. delicious already, it should continue to improve 2025–2030.
Roosevelt