It is a bit of infanticide to open the 2009, but I had to try it (particularly after a week of call).
Inky purple. A nose of red and black fruit, with a background of smoked meat and maybe some smoked meat. The tannins are smooth, the acids well balanced, and just a hint of astringency on the end. It finishes in great balance.
This is a great wine and I look forward to it as it matures.
