This feels like an entire magnum of wine was somehow

and in particular the misconception that wines from hot years don’t age

This is also quite floral with excellent ripeness but also fine freshness to the plum

The delicious and tautly muscular flavors possess very good verve while the firm

This is certainly impressive but the Griotte has that something extra in 2015

Torbreck, Laird other_regions This feels like an entireDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit