"Deeper ruby/garnet-hued with a smoky, Syrah-driven perfume of darker berries, peppery herbs, cured meat, leather, and spice. Aged 21 months in 35% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, beautifully seamless mouthfeel, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's a brilliant Rhône-like blend that's impossible to resist today yet should have a solid decade of overall longevity." — 96pts, Jeb Dunnuck