A phenomenal blend from the 8 different vineyard sites that is blended together with the most expressive barrels from each location. The wine also ages in ⅓ new French oak for an additional 6 months to give more structure and depth to the wine upon release. A beautiful effort was made with the nose on this wine, as I enjoyed it for several minutes before taking a sip - black cherry, black plum skin, dried herbs, sweet vanilla are all present. Elevated acidity and a medium tannin structure give way to a medium to full bodied wine that is balanced. It finishes tart with meaty savory notes. This should have what it takes to easily age for a decade or more. 1145 cases produced.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
|---|
| 94 | $70 | 2021-2033 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
|---|
| United States | Oregon | Willamette Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
| J. Young | November, 2021 | |
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