Not much nose but lots of mass
The soft tannins and soft red fruits are dominated by clever work during the ageing process
My only real criticism of Roederer is the estates insistence on using lot numbers that resemble missile launch codes in their complexity
yet the balance is impeccable
Torbreck, Steading Vintage:2015 Not much nose but lotsReminiscent of a Rhone Valley Chateauneuf du Pape, the 2003 The Steading is an intriguing, complex blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, and 20% Shiraz. Aromas of garrigue, Provencal herbs, pepper, black cherries, raspberries, and currants are followed by a medium to full bodied red possessing great fruit, surprising elegance, and loads of complexity. It will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 5 7 years. David Powell, unquestionably one of the