A densely fruited if again notably restrained nose expresses notes of red cherry, dark pinot and whiffs of spice, rose petal and warm earth. There is good power to the succulent and enveloping medium weight plus flavors that offer even better minerality if, somewhat surprisingly, a bit less concentration, on the slightly awkward if notably firm finish. Leroy has a first-rate track record with this wine so perhaps I caught it on a bad day but this would be one of the few wines in the range that is arguably not at its usual outstanding level. 92/2030+