It is challenging to resist an aroma that conjures memories of a boysenberry pie cooling on my grandmother's kitchen counter. The fruit is joined by additional aromas of violets, duff and cedar. These tannins ripple and flex like the muscles of a black panther. They prowl in support of tart mulberry, sweet Tahitian vanilla and espresso flavors.
by MA, Wine Enthusiast , 2025
Tightly focused and densely structured, with deep flavors of blueberry and cherry highlighted by dusky spices and black tea as this gathers tension and tannins on the firm finish.
by TF, Wine Spectator , 2025