Happs Three Hills Nebbiolo, 2001. Crimson red centre to pink rim with a merest hint of brown in with the pink. Nose leaps from the glass powerfully, redolent with hot tar and licorice, with a herby undercurrent. Full bodied in the mouth, slightly unctuous, mouth coating red berry fruits, a pleasant rich tarriness, dusty milk chocolate finish, quite dry, moderate but soft tannins and awesome length. Pairing with venison and bacon/truffle mash results in softer tannins and an incredible depth of savoury red and buried black/blue fruits, still wrapped in dusty, dusky chocolate. Yum, yum, yum – a very high mark of praise indeed! My third of six, very, very impressive, the best yet in fact, with no hurry to drink up.
Cheers
Dave
