Providence, Matakana Private Reserve Size:3L A brooding and slightly grumpy

A brooding and slightly grumpy nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of various dark berries

underbrush aromas and a bit of oak toast followed by exquisitely intense

(a blend of fruit coming from 35+ and 75+ year old vines in Charmes Dessus

The supple middle weight flavors retain a fine sense of verve and precision that is also present on the impressively intense backend where the abundant dry extract does an excellent job of buffering the firm tannic spine as well as imparting a seductive texture

dried black cherry and worn-in leather are the signatures of a wine with a fair bit of bottle age

Providence, Matakana Private Reserve Size:3L A brooding and slightly grumpyBeautiful aromas with flowers, violets, chanterelle mushroom. Orange peel. Medium to full bodied with firm and fine velvety tannins and a savory, fruity finish. Drink now.