Kalkofen Blaufrankisch

Conifer notes straight up, then blueberry, mulberry, blackberry, flowers. Sicilian orange and grilled chicken thigh, spices, plum, smoke, forest floor. The balance is stupid good - still fresh after 13 years! Juicy as hell. The tannins are still a touch aggressive but beautifully integrated, almost sweet now. Broad, round texture with subtle wood that knows its place. Soft and sappy but bright and deep. Pure pleasure. Reminded me of aged Dario Prinčič on first sniff, which is... unexpected and fun.