The 2021 Sagacious is a blend of 35% Grenache, 34% Mourvèdre and 31% Syrah matured for 19 months in 38% new oak. It unfurls slowly on the nose from red and black currant to wafts of rooibos tea, Angostura bitters, coffee beans and cocoa powder. The medium-bodied palate has a frame of chalky tannins and vibrant acidity to support its generous fruit, and it has a long finish with complex accents of flowers and spice. 1,120 cases will be released in August of 2024.
96+ points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2023)
Already bottled, the 2021 Sagacious checks in as close to equal parts Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (with roughly 30% whole clusters) that comes from all of the terroirs on the estate, aged in 38% new oak, with a mix of barrel and foudre. Darker berries, black cherries, graphite, salted meat, and peppery herb notes all emerge from this beauty, and it's medium to full-bodied, with incredible purity, ultra-fine tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. I love it.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2023)
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