# 41 - TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR 2020

Deep dark cherry-red. Initially, the nose of plummy fruits meshed with sweet spices (predominantly cinnamon), almond. And then a pause to imbibe the aromatic atmospherics of a patisserie: Crème anglaise, cannoli with vanilla custard ... and classic bourbon vanilla at that! A croquembouche's (profiterole) hazelnut is brittle. Grated chocolate - both white and dark. Fresh, awakening. The palate is medium-bodied. Raspberry/chocolate flavors with a sprinkling of spice and cola. Fleshy, and an almost glycerolic texture; bulbous/expansive palate profile. Tannins - integrated/embedded - supportive, not standing apart. Oak - no obtrusive flavors to speak of ... yet all the benefits of a calm maturation is seasoned hogsheads. Acidity - in tune with the wine's weight and structure. Rest in bottle for a year or two. Needs time.