November 6th, 2009 by Jeff

Price:  ~$19

Nose:

Stewed beef, blackberries and hazelnuts.

Palate:

Full bodied, mouthwatering acidity but very well balanced. Tight knit bitter tannin and notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, bacon grease and a long herbal finish.

Synopsis:

The bright fruit notes and spice are missing right now The fruit is buried beneath the structure.  All the elements are in place but need time to incorporate.  Drink late 2010-2015.  I have found this to be a common issue with the 2007′s just coming onto the market.  2007, by all reports, is a vintage for the ages in the Rhone Valley, but these baby’s need time to relax.  It’s like a football team with newly acquired pro-bowlers all over the field. You can see the promise and the talent but it usually takes half the season for them to learn to play together. Buy them and set them aside for a year. The patience will pay off big time.

The Som Rating: 8/10 Scarlett Johansson Heads