On the palate, this wine evolves from brambly fruit to violet and then granite in the finish. On the palate, pervasive, gritty tannins contribute to its structure, though it wants for more cohesion of elements. That might happen after two to three years in the bottle. With patience, this could evolve into a wine for the Old-World drinker wanting to branch into New-World style.

— Published (11/27/2023)