Roses and raspberries mix with allspice and vanilla pods. At the moment, this wine is only hinting at what it might have to offer in the future. It's surprisingly composed and balanced in its youth with an underlying current of freshness. The palate is fluid, a stream of tannins is knitted together, ebbing and flowing. Oak makes its presence felt, adding structure to contain the palate-staining intensity. Tuck this away, it needs time to relax and build some earthy tertiary tones