2018 presented hot July and August months followed by September 70-degree days and 40-degree nights, creating a wonderful hurry up and wait scenario delivering intense fruit character with delightful acidity.
Light scents of potpourri blend with raspberry, plum, sundried tomato plus hints of mild herb, graphite and beef carpaccio. A very pleasant and balanced mouthfeel delivers soft tannins and medium acidity, washing the palate with integrated flavors of black cherry, plum, red currant and basalt. Though 100% Sangiovese, it tastes as if blended with Bordeaux.
93 points, James Suckling