A fresh but maturing nose of earthy yet high-toned and cool red berry fruit aromas that offer subtle spice hints and a touch of underbrush. The elegant and very fine mineral-infused middle weight flavors are rich, intense and delicious before culminating in a lingering, balanced and impressively classy finish. I really like the sense of transparency and underlying tension and while this could easily be enjoyed now, I would be inclined to allow it a few more years of cellar time first. In a word, lovely.

Cool, fresh, mountain stream nose. Very definitely ballerina rather than a boxer. Lots of acidity and it tastes very whole bunch. Very youthful, light and fresh at first but it took on weight in the glass. I'd wait awhile before drinking this ideally. 18+/20 points (JR)