A rich, full-throttle red that nonetheless shows fine balance, with a racy streak of balsamico-infused acidity buoying flavors of glossy blackberry and black cherry fruit, cocoa powder, black licorice string, bay leaf and rosemary. Fluid and silky while expanding on the palate and then trimmed by finely detailed tannins as they firm the spiced finish. Drink now through 2040. 285 cases made, 36 cases imported.
95 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (Jun 2026)