A moderately toasty nose is comprised by ripe and fresh earth-inflected aromas of wild red and dark berries, violet and a hint of leather. There is better volume still to the rich and well-muscled flavors that possess even better mid-palate concentration if slightly less refinement, all wrapped in a youthfully austere and impressively persistent if rustic and compact finish where a hint of mocha gradually emerges. I like the complexity and overall, there is just a bit more here.

Allen Meadows - Burghound (91-94)