A fragrant nose leads with violet, rose, cherry, cinnamon, vanilla and clove. The palate reveals a jamminess and ripeness to the fruit. Cherry evolves to more red-fruit strawberries, with a meteoric finish of garrigue herbalness. Tannins are fine and the body is full, but the wine yearns for a little more balance. This wine is accessible in its youth.

— Published (1/30/2024)