I’m happy with the 2018. It’s a little less ripe and a little more elegant than the 2017. Classic floral aromatics were enhanced by co-fermentation with a good dose of viognier skins in the fermenter. Iodine mineral streak now, and I feel there are meaty and peppery notes that will emerge with time. This is no bruiser, but it’s not especially lean either. Rather supple and long for a cool climate rendition of syrah.
92+ – John Gilman, View from the Cellar – 1/11/21
9/10 – Vinography – 12/26/20