“97 points — This dense, inky-hued effort offers a killer bouquet of chocolatey dark fruits, dried herbs, tobacco, and loamy earth… Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it stays balanced and has ultra-fine tannins and a great finish.”
— Jeb Dunnuck, December 2023
“98 points — Superfine tannins are intricate and lengthy, underscored by a firm spine of lacy acidity. The fruit profile is pure, ripe, and succulent, with a density lifted by that bright spine of acidity.”
— Decanter, Jonathan Cristaldi, May 2024
Bright aromatics of cranberries and chocolate reflect a beautifully balanced crop, while small berries translate into a palate densely packed with blue and black fruit, accented by cigar box and spice. The long finish is powered by minerality and beautifully integrated, ultra-fine tannins.
In 2021, an early bud break, a long hang time, low yields, and a smaller leaf canopy yielded intense, concentrated fruit at Vine Hill Ranch.
