This is a boldly, even aggressively oaked wine at this stage in its development, but the balance works, as the sweetness of fruit never tires beneath the onslaught of the oak. This will need time to fully integrate and really express itself, but it is a daring wine that will pay big dividends, as the proportions seem just right. Although it is not made in the style that I initially find most appealing, there’s no begrudging the excellence this promises for the future.
