this is a spectacular effort. cascading flavors of black cherry, plum and cassis are drenched in caramel, mocha and buttery barrel flavors. although the wine lists at a hefty 14.9% alcohol, it does not sacrifice elegance, nor does it substitute power for polish. the rush of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry and currant fruit, the layers of smoke and graphite, and the immense barrel flavors just keep on rolling through the palate. it will probably age quite well, but why wait?
Galitzine Vineyard