Thurston Wolfe 2008 The Geologist Premium Red Wine Red (Washington)

Country: US / The Geologist Premium Red Wine
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Thurston Wolfe / Washington

A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot, this remains quite youthful, with its flavors of barrel aging still prominent. Substantial, brambly berry fruit is bolstered by stiff tannins, streaked with notes of loam, graphite and smoke. The structure, depth and balance are all in place, it just needs more time to consolidate.