I had high hopes for this bottle after I tasted the chardonnay.  Like the chardonnay, this wine changed dramatically after being allowed to breathe for a bit.  When first opened, it was nothing special.  Light cherry and strawberry fruit, good acidity.  So, hoping to coax a bit more out of it, I let the wine sit and took sips approximately every 15 minutes. Boy, did this bottle bloom!  Toasty oak and ripe strawberry jam with touches of earthy forest floor developed.  The acid became more rounded, making this wine great for grilled salmon or a hearty lamb stew.  Remember, if you want to get the most from this gem, give it about an hour to open up.  You won’t be sorry.