Notes:

Tasting note: Here the wood is no longer subtle and actually fights a bit with the ripe and spicy plum and blue berry fruit aromas that evidence ample minerality to have center stage. However, the rich, full and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent depth, dry extract and even more mineral tones and culminate in a long, stylish and classy finish where the wood is not an issue. I also did not notice any dryness from possible hail damage and this would appear to be among the better examples of the appellation in 2008. Burghound 90-93 Sweet Spot Outstanding!