The herbal nose had a strong dill component, along with menthol and leather. Modest berry and cherry fruit can't overcome the rough tannins. Deep ruby color, but lighter near the edge. Complex nose with leather and cigar box aromas, along with a bit of the barnyard and a somewhat distracting medicine-cabinet undertone. In contrast to many of the vintages, this one is rather lean in the mouth, with some cherry and menthol flavors.
Hard tannins assert themselves on the short finish.
Although it is still tannic, I don't think this will get much better. Complex nose of cherries, blackberries, plum and leather. Rich and generous, with lots of plum evident in the mouth and the long tannic finish. The only flaw is that it felt a little hot, but that's something I can forgive for such a tasty wine. This wine was dark ruby all the way to the edge.