once again the spofford station fruit shines; this is muscular, fully ripe, textural and dense with a seamless mix of red, blue and black fruits that sails effortlessly into the ripe tannins. the underpinning of firm acid and the hints of dill-flavored spice (from a percentage of american oak) serve to expand the wine in the mouth, adding breadth and depth. it finishes a bit chalky and sour, but otherwise has a lot of positives.
Spofford Station