Bright red. Sexy, pungent bouquet evokes red and dark berry preserves, Asian spices and dried flowers, plus a hint of blood orange. Sweet, sappy and densely packed but light on its feet, with energetic raspberry and cherry flavors and a silky texture. Finishes smooth and sweet, with impressive cling and drive. This is already delicious.
The aroma is dark and brooding, filled with complex notes of red berries, vanilla, forest floor, floral perfume, and a hint of oiled saddle leather. It’s a cool, deep mouthful of red berries and very fine-grained tannins. The texture is rich, round, and voluptuous and the wine finishes with a fine persistence.
This is a sexy, seductive wine. Hints of violets, sandalwood and cinnamon spice aromas, with a little dusty/mineral note thrown in, rise from the glass. The entry is soft and silky with primary cherry and cranberry flavors at the core and layers of complexity wrapped around them. The mouthfeel is lush, round and viscous, supported by very finegrained, almost velvety tannins. The finish is mouth-watering, flavor-packed and persistent.
True to form, the 2008 Adastra is a truly compelling, seductive wine. The alluring and impactful nose includes rose petal, sandalwood, orange rind, and bright cherry components.
Vivid red. Pungent cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes of woodsmoke, anise and black tea, with a hint of lavender in the background. Smooth and expansive, offering fleshy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that gain sweetness with air. Shows good power and depth but comes off lively, finishing with gentle tannic grip and lingering smokiness.