Medium+ ruby in colour with a medium+ nose.
Lots of juicy fruit with a balance of wood.
Positives: An expressive wine featuring cedar, plum, mocha, blackberry, dark cherry, peach, wood smoke and a touch leathery on the finish. Medium+ body with medium to medium+ tannins, good acidity and an average length.
Negatives: None
Drink now on or over the next 3 years on its own or pair it with grilled rib eye steak.
Tasted: 29 May 13
Best Buy
Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4