Super purple in the glass, inky and opaque AF. On the nose I get black currants, smoky oak, vanilla and a touch of cassis. On the palate it’s fresh, young and layered. Black fruits galore with a hint of licorice. The fruit is sweet yet the wine is dry- like ripe and sun drenched. The tannins creep in very slowly and I start to pucker at the mid palate and am fully aware of their presence by the finish. They are really well integrated and fine grained. Gobs more black fruit, a hint of eucalyptus and some oak round this wine out. The finish is long and dry. Delightfully rich, decadent even- this wine has a really nice mouthfeel and is brimming with Napa charm. 92 points from me and at $140 it’s a 4 star gem. Drink till 2030 with grilled meat, rich cheeses. A super yummy wine. Salut….
