
Grainy, ruby, tannins, slight tarry character, dark currant/cassis-blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, blue hues, good presence of dry crushed rocks, some dry herbs, very light baking spices, understated fresh tobacco & leather, volcanic minerals, a touch of black pepper, saline, mixed mid to dark berry cola, fresh & withering; dark, red, blue flowers with violets, excellent acidity, well; balanced, structured, woven with a long even wire to wire elegant finish of 90 seconds.
Photos; Pritchard Hill pano from the estate, barrel room, tasting room art and the only wooden egg I’ve seen; which they have not used, yet. But knowing Winemakers as I do, Benoit will want to experiment with it. Keeps them from getting bored.
Grainy, ruby, tannins, slight tarry character, dark currant/cassis-blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, blue hues, good presence of dry crushed rocks, some dry herbs, very light baking spices, understated fresh tobacco & leather, volcanic minerals, a touch of black pepper, saline, mixed mid to dark berry cola, fresh & withering; dark, red, blue flowers with violets, excellent acidity, well; balanced, structured, woven with a long even wire to wire elegant finish of 90 seconds.
Photos; Pritchard Hill pano from the estate, barrel room, tasting room art and the only wooden egg I’ve seen; which they have not used, yet. But knowing Winemakers as I do, Benoit will want to experiment with it. Keeps them from getting bored.
Jan 27th, 2024