95pts James Suckling

Fruit- and spice-driven, with aromas of blackberry compote, cigar box, cloves and violets. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and integrated acidity, showing notes of blood plums, blueberries and graphite. Very fresh and balanced, with an underlying elegance that suggests it will age for years to come. Drink or hold.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet hues lead to complex aromas of ripe dark fruit, blackberry jam, strawberry, baking spices and herbs. A medium-bodied texture delivers deep flavors of blueberry, cherry and licorice with suggestions of rose petal.

Fresh, vivacious tannins broaden into an integrated finish.

Winemaker Notes

A heady nose delivers fruit-forward aromas of blackberry, raspberry and plum with traces of licorice, thyme, vanilla and cherry. The palate is beautifully balanced, showing layers of black fruit and chocolate-covered blueberry with underlying herbal, cedar and mineral complexity. Exquisitely rounded tannins imbue the finish with stature and length.