Sultry and reserved, this wine needs a good decanting. As it opens, advancing aromas of maple syrup and baked fig dominate over aromas of sloe jam and eucalyptus. The palate feels more stolid and four-square than the multi-dimensional nose suggested. The finish is brief and turns biting with its dryness, while the medium acidity sits in the background. Drink now.

— Published (1/31/2020)