This full-throttle red blend delivers both depth and concentration, with pleasing floral and herbal notes. Deep purple in color, the full-bodied wine has a perfumed nose of black currant, brioche, blackberry, red cherry, cedar, thyme, black tea, dried mushroom, forest floor and dried-crushed violet blossom. It is filled with black fruit and slightly grippy tannin, with a long finish. The wine would pair beautifully with a steak and would be a perfect, floral-led substitute for friends who “only” drink Napa cabernet . Drink now suitable for further aging.

— Published (2/2/2023)