unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear

This is a lovely wine of distinction balance and harmony that is built to age over the next decade or so as the underlying material is superb

but it should be well worth the wait as this is most impressive

This is also quite floral with excellent ripeness but also fine freshness to the plum

Torbreck, Laird other_regions unwinding in the glass withDeep 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