A medium-deep garnet color, this leads with aromas of rhubarb, cranberry, strawberry and lingonberry, but then transitions to scents of tar, animale, soy and burning fireplace. The palate is highly structured, with vibrant and refined tannins accompanying mouthwatering acidity to focus the full body and alcohol. Hold until 2015, then continue to watch its progress through 2023.

— Published (5/22/2013)