(opened aug/'11) Wow, this was worth waiting for.

Dark, full bodied. Fantastic nose of candy apple/confectionary (Nibs!) with some herbal, leather and ouzo-like anise overtones. Sweet on the palate but this is in no way cloying or candy-like (thank goodness!). It's extremely well balanced by a strong backbone of tannin, brisk acidity and plenty of savory flavours: Blackberries, sour raspberry, coffee, licorice and heady, alcoholic heat.

Old world meets new...I loved this wine.

Years of life left in it too.

Cautiously curious about the '07...