this is built to impress through its sheer power. with a little petit verdot blended in, which adds a floral character, it's marked by an intense flavor of ripe wild blackberries, with a dried berry quality that's suggestive of currants and a liqueur fullness, courtesy of the high alcohol. the french oak is a full 100% new, and is in keeping with the wine's volume. so rich and tannic now, it's barely drinkable. give it at least 6–8 years in a good cellar and see what happens.
Old Vine Estate