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Sunday, March 24, 2024 - I have one bottle set aside for the distant future but decided to purchase a second because A) I wanted to try it and establish a baseline for comparison, and B) it was my birthday so I wanted something nice to drink with the rack of lamb.

Decanted for three hours, back in the bottle, then consumed 2/3 of the bottle over the next 4-5 hours. This is just lovely. It is restrained and elegant, with a complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis, florals, and lightly toasted oak. On the palate it is even better, with medium body (only 13.5%), refreshing acidity, and a cool and calculated slate character that combines with luscious chocolate. I don't know how they were able to produce this wine during the hot 2020 vintage, but bravo. The tannins are every-so-slightly edgy at this point (also they're amazing for such a young wine) and I expect a long runway of further refinement and development. Delicious now with a bright future ahead of it. And an excellent value at the $64 paid. No noticeable difference for the remaining 1/3 bottle on day 2.

Music pairing: Idris Muhammad - Peace And Rhythm

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