Strong, powerful nose brooding with dark fruit. There are notes of blackberry and plum, then prune and balsam; it’s well structured with plenty of tannin and acidity and will continue to age well for another five to seven years. In the mouth there is power and depth, intense forest fruit encased in balanced oak. The finish is long and concentrated with suggestions of coffee, violets and black cherry.

Subtle nose, some graphite, black cherry and restrained sweet vanilla notes. Nice, lighter expression of Taurasi. Clean, balanced and approachable in youth.