1981 North America

Dark ruby red, with attractive purple tones. The nose, elegant and layered, reveals pure and delicate aromas of ripe cassis, blackberries and wild strawberries, nicely associated with vanilla, spices and coffee beans. The mouth shows outstanding balance, great acidity, elegance, freshness and exceptional persistence. The tannins are ripe, round, well condensed and silky, enhancing the dense and fleshy character of the year. A brilliant wine, constant and precise in its character, all in finesse and harmony.

Lovely rich notes of Blueberry compote, morello cherry hit the nose with a graceful attack.  The palate is tightly woven and possibly slightly less generous than the nose, but no less powerful with blackberry and mineral notes, fine peppery tannins that all lead to a long length.  A brilliant example of new world wine making and one to keep for at least another 5 + years. Great potential.
Stuart Rae, Fine Wine Account Manager