This wine has a medium-deep, purple-inflected maroon core. The nose is exceedingly minerally and slatey, with profound smoke notes. Blackberries and black currants prevail on the palate, with lots of pithy palate sensations. There’s no clear oak influence here, and the winemaking is definitely focused on fruit purity. While there’s no need to wait, it should hold well through 2019.

— Published (1/19/2017)