with a nicely firm finish

There is a bit of wood spice that shows through the red cherry liqueur and wet stone dominated nose that complements well the detailed

the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin

focused and velvety finish

it is certainly incredibly distinct

Cuilleron, Saint-Joseph Serines other_regions_italy with a nicely firm finishInky ruby. Black and blue fruits, olive, peony, incense and smoky mineral qualities on the deeply perfumed nose. Palate staining blueberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors become more energetic with air and take on licorice and exotic spice notes on the back half. Rich but lively as well, finishing with emphatic back end cut on a strikingly long finish that features fine grained tannins and lingering floral and spice notes. This