Smith Woodhouse, Vintage other_regions brawn and old-style classicism

brawn and old-style classicism

There is excellent volume and power

Oakville fruit but Napa Valley on the label

Here too there is a lovely sense of energy and punch to the muscular but not really rustic broad-shouldered flavors that also possess very good if not sensational mid-palate concentration before culminating in a balanced and palate coating finish

Ravioles and Les Jacquines)

Smith Woodhouse, Vintage other_regions brawn and old-style classicismDark blackish purple. Rich, soft, black cherries. Very very sweet and powerful and alcoholic, so much so that it is quite difficult to even discern the tannins but they are there. Is this just a bit too brutal and raw? It is extremely young but it does have all the ingredients there.