Popped and poured. The 2018 pours a deep ruby/purple with near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe blue fruits like ripping open a fresh pack of Fig Newtons. Herbal with some vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2028.
Popped and poured. The 2018 pours a deep ruby/purple with near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe blue fruits like ripping open a fresh pack of Fig Newtons. Herbal with some vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2028.
Dec 30th, 2024
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
