title: Newton 2005 The Puzzle Red (Spring Mountain District)
description: A Bordeaux blend from Newton's mountain estate, this lovely wine starts out with a fat, fleshy appeal. It offers elaborate waves of sweetly smoked oak that conjoin nicely with cherry preserves, red licorice and dark chocolate. A bit inelegant now due to firm, fierce tannins, but so balanced, it should easily negotiate the years. Better after 2012.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: The Puzzle