WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Exotic on the nose with Bing cherry syrup, red raspberries, black tea, sassafras, damp tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and rubbed thyme. Plush and silky on the palate, with bright cherry, pomegranate seed, loamy earth tones, and dusted, savory herbs. This unique wine is drinking well now, but as always, will improve with 4-5 years in the cellar. Drink 2026-2040.
TASTING NOTES:
A stellar Cabernet Franc. Gorgeous, effusive aromas of roasted hatch pepper, smoked sea salt, dried violets and candied red fruit. The palate is nicely integrated but will knit together further with time. Red-fruited and full, with pomegranate molasses, tart cherries and savoury notes of smoky sage. Beautiful. Drink 2024-2034.
- Decanter, 96 pts.
Fruit from an illustrious vineyard turns into something magical here. This 100% Cabernet Franc's aromas of raspberry pastilles, lemon bars and cedar are hard to resist. Then tart black-cherry, lemon-basil and clove flavors swirl about a meaty core of bacon fat. Brisk acidity and silky tannins help create a smooth and slippery mouthfeel.
- Wine Enthusiast, 95 pts.
