Torbreck, Laird other_regions the 2000 vintage delivered a

the 2000 vintage delivered a precocious Dom Pérignon

give completely different results

This too was quite heavily reduced and again I strongly recommend allowing this 30 minutes or so in a decanter first if you’re going to crack a bottle young

full of debt

Mid garnet

Torbreck, Laird other_regions the 2000 vintage delivered aDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit