This is midnight dark, even darker than the Cab, without any real translucence. Again, the fruit, tannin and acid are all present in spades. This is aged in neutral barrels and includes approximately 50% whole cluster (we like this as it cuts the primary fruit and adds considerably to the bouquet, especially with age). The black olive component from this vineyard is once again there, along with lavender and the dark berry fruit. Intentionally made in a Northern Rhone Style, with all of the abundance that 2013 offered. I did not think we could ever achieve these levels of concentration. Very structured, this bodes well for extended aging as well. Several bottles recently have shown the power and density of the vintage.
