WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Enticing aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry with undertones of black chocolate are followed by secondary notes of rock rose – a Douro wildflower – and forest elements suggesting pine needles and a hint of resin and eucalyptus. Typical Dow peppery tannins on the palate go hand in hand with a schist, earthy character lifted by mineral-like freshness. Fuller, more generous fruit than is typical for Dow, reflecting the year’s hotter profile.
TASTING NOTES:
A ripe, forward and flattering style, with boysenberry and blackberry pâte de fruit notes melding with black licorice through the succulent, open finish.
- Wine Spectator, 92 pts.
