IWC – JAN-FEV 2009 – JOSH REYNOLDS

89 ( ?) ($75) Bright red. Dark berries and cherry on the nose, with complicating garrigue, licorice and olive nuances. Fleshy, pure red and dark berry flavors are firmed by dusty tannins and clench up with air. The finish hints at sweetness but this is a rather tough read today. (Incidentally, this domain was previously called Domaine La Roquette; its reds are now labeled Domaine La Roquete,)