chiseled and precise

Reduction presently dominates the nose though there is good energy and freshness to the attractively welldetailed flavors that possess a distinct lemon zest component on the slightly lean and linear finish

and Riesling was only brought in beginning the end of that month

incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass

mouth-coating tannins but so gentle and spreading softly to wash the palate

Villa Bel Air other_regions chiseled and preciseTaut, with a lightly firm chalky frame to the damson plum and bitter cherry notes. Good spice and toasty vanilla hints emerge more on the finish. Should settle in with modest cellaring. Drink now through 2014. JM