Long Shadows Chester Kidder - 2017 (750ml) Private Collection and an intriguing hint of

and an intriguing hint of sandalwood

decadent palate is beautifully lifted with fantastic freshness and powered by super ripe

impressively complex

While charred-oak flavors hit the palate first (it’s matured in charred oak barrels for at least five years)

butter-soft and loaded with sweet toffee and hazelnut aromas and flavors

Long Shadows Chester Kidder - 2017 (750ml) Private Collection and an intriguing hint ofAromas of black fruit, anise, vanilla, cocoa and other barrel spices are followed by pitch black, rich, hedonistic fruit flavors that bring the acidity and tannin structure of the vintage. It's intense, but with plenty of sophistication. A lengthy finish caps it off. Best after 2025. Sean P. Sullivan Wine Enthusiast 93 points