The 2022 vintage beautifully highlights our mountain vineyards. Intricately layered, it opens with black currant, cassis, and ripe black cherry woven seamlessly with black raspberry, crushed violets, subtle dried sage, holiday spice, and cedar. The palate is full-bodied and polished, with velvety tannins and a vibrant core of acidity. Dark flavors of blackberry, black plum, and boysenberry are complemented by savory black olive, espresso, and black ochre. An undercurrent of sweet oak spice and brown butter caramel brings depth and intrigue without overshadowing the fruit purity. The finish is long and textural, promising continued evolution in the bottle.