Brilliant balance and great concentration give depth and freshness to this beautifully structured, medium-bodied and age-worthy wine. Drought conditions that year kept the grape berries very small, so the skins had more influence on the flavors. The nose shows abundant dark and red fruits, lots of cherry along with blackberry, cranberry, mulberry, and framed with hints of mineral/herbal characters, such as graphite, cedar, and pencil shavings. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with lots of age-worthy tannin and beautiful acidity.