Fresh and floral with black cherry and lavender aromas that follow through to a medium body with well integrated tannins, that spread beautifully across the palate. Turns silky and beautiful. Hints of smoke and spice at the end. Crunchy at the end. 50% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 15% syrah. Drinkable but even better in three to four years. [This will evolve into the early 2030s.] Score - 96. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 7, 2023)
