Showing superb balance of ripe red fruit plus a fresh interplay of minerals including sage, thyme, and tarragon delight from the beginning. The alluring and expressive nose leads with baked strawberries, lavender, rose petals, and graphite. The palate is luxuriously rich, layering cherry-chocolate cake, baker’s cocoa, and flashy black and blue fruit over a firm mineral drive. Grainy tannins provide structure without heaviness, ensuring both immediate appeal and long-term poise. This vintage offers a euphoric experience that is great fun to drink so don’t miss this one.