WINEMAKER'S NOTE:
The immediate impression of this wine is power. Layered aromas of rose petals, ripe plum and white pepper spice are prominent on the nose. Enticing flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice explode on the palate upon first taste. Subtle tannins culminate in a fine elegance that is enhanced by lingering flavors of dried cranberries and classic flavors of cigar box and cedar. This impressive wine will continue to delight for years to come.
TASTING NOTES:
Dusty and cedary nose of dark berries, toasted spices and hints of dried herbs. Dry and a little tight on the palate, with raw, chewy tannins. Medium-bodied. I like the fruit concentration and succulent mid-palate, yet it needs a bit more time to integrate the tannins. Try after 2027.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
True to its signature, the 2022 pours deep, dense ruby. It is just as intense in aroma, dispersing coffee, potting soil, mushroom and black currants. Vigorous and full yet ultimately balanced, the palate boasts a juicy core of toothsome blackberries, and its firm, stony tannins are well polished. Stylised and easy to understand without sacrificing complexity or a certain sense of place, it even evokes a wild dustiness.
- Decanter, 93 pts.
