Confectionary cherry and strawberry at first, then menthol and herbal elements such as thyme and sage expose themselves with sudden explicit adulteration. What grape is this? Oh, yes, it is a blend in all its glory! Tannins hit with grit and then expand. Oak dominates… and still, refinement is a hallmark. This is not a melody, but an opera. Cellar for 10 years.

— Published (12/1/2023)