for what is essentially a second wine, generally blended from the estate's younger vines, this is a solid effort in a not-so-easy vintage. vanilla and cinnamon from barrel-aging play a role hedre, but there's also plenty of juicy, plum-tinged fruit. there's ample body and texture, capped off by supple tannins and a lingering finish. drink now–2022.
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