Deep violet. Lively aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry and candied flowers, along with cracked pepper and olive flourishes. At once rich and energetic, offering juicy, mineral-laced black and blue fruit flavors and hints of candied violet and five-spice powder. Picks up a smoky nuance with air and finishes gently tannic and very long, leaving behind resonating mineral and floral notes.

Presents a pure beam of black fruit wrapped in earth, tobacco leaf and toasted alder. Shows nice ripeness and density, with fine, chalky tannins still holding sway and a thread of smoke throughout. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.