A background touch of reduction blurs the nuances of the definitely ripe aromas of plum, red cherry and dark currant along with plenty of warm earth character. The vibrant if not especially dense middle weight flavors are certainly delicious while displaying solid depth and length on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish where a hint of warmth slowly emerges. As is usually the case, this boxes above its weight and is worth checking out, especially if you enjoy aging example of Bourgogne.

OUTSTANDING Allen Meadows' Burghound