Smith Woodhouse, Vintage other_regions brawn and old-style classicism

brawn and old-style classicism

I really like the amount of dry extract here as it relegates the still firm tannins to the background and this should age effortlessly for years to come

Oakville fruit but Napa Valley on the label

Highlights how sure and confident was the winemaking at Haut-Bailly ten years on from Bob Wilmers arrival

plus a hint of sweet butter

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.