Torbreck, Laird other_regions Of course I paid a

Of course I paid a lot of attention to their wines and I tasted with Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil both in Madrid and Mendoza

(Bouchard has been separately vinifying this parcel

Fresh and pliant

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel

Torbreck, Laird other_regions Of course I paid aDeep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit