2008 Red Burgundies (Mar 2011)

(vinified with 20% whole clusters): Bright, moderately saturated red. Complex nose melds raspberry, spices, flowers, minerals and a whiff of game. Juicy, precise and tightly coiled, youthfully energetic without being hard. This might be good now with some time in the decanter. Wonderfully fresh, pure, minerally wine with a persistent, lightly peppery finish. I like this style.