A subtle touch of menthol character is present on the slightly riper and spicier red and dark cherry aromas that display additional breadth in the form of earth and sauvage hints

(90-92)/2016+

Blends richness and finesse with a deft hand and finishes incredibly long and precise

indeed even bold

with excellent depth to its red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors

Smith Woodhouse, Vintage Vintage:2003 A subtle touch of mentholDark blackish purple. Rich, soft, black cherries. Very very sweet and powerful and alcoholic, so much so that it is quite difficult to even discern the tannins but they are there. Is this just a bit too brutal and raw? It is extremely young but it does have all the ingredients there.