Savory spices and cracked black pepper aromas give this wine an exciting lift off. Ripe blackberry, black plum and cassis spread smoothly across the palate. The tender, caressing tannins let the integrated, lifting acidity do the heavy structural work. Solid concentration, layered complexity and a discreet hint of toast point to high quality fruit. Voluptuous but refined, it is drinking well now. Drink now–2025.

— Published (1/29/2021)