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Josh Raynolds - Vinous Media
Saturated purple. Deeply pitched blackberry, cherry, olive paste, vanilla, bacon fat and pungent floral qualities on the intensely perfumed, mineral-accented nose. Sappy and densely packed yet vibrant as well, offering bitter cherry, dark berry liqueur, smoked meat, mocha and candied violet flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Shows superb detail and mineral thrust on the youthfully tannic finish, which hangs on with strong, floral-driven persistence.x000D There's a lot going on here but, by all means, give it some time. 50% new oak.
95 Wine Spectator
Lush, warm and inviting, with waves of steeped plum, blackberry and fig fruit cruising through, underscored by licorice root, loam and ganache accents. Features a subtle violet note that skitters through the finish, adding range. Best from 2024 through 2036. 140 cases made, 20 cases imported.