Generous fruit with firm yet fine tannins and seductive notes of smoked meat, iron, prune, violet, white pepper and hot stone. Nice depth and texture with lingering finish. Tempting to drink now with game meat but will reward whoever puts it down in the cellar for 5-6 years.
Opens with deeply scented cherry and raspberry with a dusting of cinnamon on the nose leading the way for lusciously fresh cherry and red berry flavours with a dash of spice and a light splash of milk chocolate. Better with another year or two in the cellar to give primary acidity a bit more time to round out.
Clear, medium-deep pinkish red. Fairly robust nose of strawberry, raspberry and violets. Light-bodied and fruity, channeling more raspberry and also cranberry and pomegranate. Tasty and refreshing with salty Bresaola; too light for any strong cheese. Will last another year.
Fresh and bright with juicy and crunchy notes of raspberries and wild strawberries with soft tannins. If you think Grenache is tiring, this blend with 10% Syrah might change your mind. Chill slightly and serve with grilled pork or veal.
Offers fleshy ripe dark berry fruit with a pinch of peppery spice, medium weight on the palate, moderately firm tannins, fairly brisk acidity and a touch of dark chocolate on the finish.
Clear deep purple-red. Moderate-sized herbal Merlot nose, with a little raspberry and some smoky notes from the oak maturation. On the palate, the tannins are smooth and soft, the acidity a bit high. A simple, workmanlike Bordeaux. Will last another couple of years.
Clear very deep purple-red. Robust nose of black cherry candy from the Grenache in the blend, with tobacco and other herbs and black pepper spice from the Syrah. The alcohol level speaks loudly, but the cherry fruit and black liquorice flavours manage to hold their ground. This will improve for a couple of years.