In this format, the wine is still fresh and young, but with nicely evolved aromatics, very perfumed and floral, with wonderful aromas of caramel, chocolate, pepper, and earth, ripe and rich aromas; the body of the wine does not fully live up to the nose, but it does open sweet and ripe in the mouth; what is missing is power and fullness, as it drops off in the mid-mouth, seemingly light and a bit citric with dry, earthen edges; the finish is solid though, and there are good flavors that are all but classic; cranberries and sour cherries; hints of oriental spice; dry earthen tannins at the finish suggest drinking soon. (16.5/20)