The Wine
Deep profound ruby in colour. The very complex nose takes time to open and shows a range of florals from peony rose to violets, cherries, and boysenberries, with anise and cedar notes mixed with black tea leaves.
The palate is warm, open, and deep, with violets and anise joined by blood orange, juicy boysenberry, and red cherry. The spices and chalky mouthfeel typical of this site carry though to a very long and textured finish. There is a lot to unpack with this wine and it is worth decanting in advance and spending time with.
This wine pairs well with duck, venison, and lamb.
Cellaring
Decant before service for full expression, and cellar with confidence for 10+ years from vintage.
