97 POINTS - Sam Kim – Wine Orbit
"Wonderfully fruited and lifted, the bouquet shows dark berry, cured meat, tar, olive, and hazelnut aromas. This leads to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific fruit intensity with gorgeous complexity. Wonderfully framed by silky texture and layers of polished tannins, it is bold and sturdy with a super-long, harmonious finish."

Bright garnet hue with a lifted fragrance of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry laced with wild thyme, evergreen, lily and sweet jasmine. The palate is buoyant and luxuriously fruited with dried herb spice and a delightful tangy finish. The tannins are generous yet fine, flowing in harmony with the fresh acidity. Layered and inviting at release, this wine is apt for cellaring and will continue to evolve for 20+/- years.