it's an incredible result for what was a cool wet vintage in most of Italy
white pepper and cloves infusing the slightly animally red berry fruit
The texture is just right
in the heart of the Oakville bench
espresso and floral notes give the wine a very distinctive aromatic signature that plays off the intense fruit very nicely
2009 Harlan Estate (1.5L) USA it's an incredible result for"Inky purple in color, with a beautiful nose of fresh picked, blackberry, boysenberry and blueberries, complicated by, charcoal, hot stone, vanilla, jam, and floral aromas. This is finesse style of Harlan Estate, rich in texture, lush, soft and with a beautiful sense of purity and elegance. The wine is polished with no hard edges." 97 100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider