---90pt RATING---Complex aromas of earth and black cherry, with dense cherry, raspberry, and cassis flavors. Subtle trending toward elegant with age.
Description
RATING: 90 pts W.S. and W.E. DESCRIPTION/REVIEWS:
“Starts out supple, with fresh complex aromas of earth and black cherry fruit, picking up a hint of sandalwood and spice. Chewy but ripe tannins provide structure. Drink now through 2012. “ --Wine Spectator—90 pts
”Babcock’s Grand Cuvée hasn’t changed its style over the years. It remains dense and sappy in youth, showing extracted cherry, raspberry and cassis fruit, with complex notes of bacon, leather and spice. Not particularly subtle now, it should gain elegance in a few years. Best late 2008 through 2012.” — Wine Enthusiast—90 Pts