2019 Larose Red Blend

The 2019 Larose is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Deeply colored in the glass, it expounds a dense, dark, brooding bouquet of resin, char, toasty oak, smoky peat, blackberry compote and licorice. In the mouth, there is a sticky/waxy texture to the tannins, alongside Christmas spice, iodine and blood, squid ink and steel wool. This is a mouthful of intensely gritty, gravelly, concentrated flavor. However, the finish drops off a little sooner than expected. This is a powerhouse wine, highly sought after, but a gently medicinal finish constricts the flow of flavor and detracts from the initial outlay of authoritative fruit. 14.2% alcohol, sealed under cork.