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94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Damp bay leaf and forest floor aromas give depth to the brawny, stewed elderberry core to the nose of this bottling from vines grown in volcanic soils. Roasted fruit flavors on the palate are layered in Indian spices, thyme and eucalyptus leaf, with a solid peppercorn presence deep into the finish. - Matt Kettmann

Profile

Full-bodied, bold and tannic, with robust flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and chocolate envelop the palate from entry to finish.

Production Notes

Blend: 100% Syrah

Fermentation: 100% de-stemmed and fermented with native yeast in an open top 1-ton fermenter on skins for 17 days, gently basket pressed

Aging: 40% new French oak on lees for 10 months

Alcohol: 13.8%

Bottled: Without fining or filtering

Production: 168 cases