On the nose, cranberry, black cherry, and orange peel rise to the foreground in a new way, yet the classic forest floor and baking-spice components we love from this vineyard add to its background, making the nose complex and dynamic. Barrel Aging 17 months new French oak produces an intoxicating spice-box/angostura bitters nose reminiscent of a Manhattan that weds magically with the inherent spicy fruit from this vineyard.  Simply put, they think wine should taste great and work with every vintage and every grape, to achieve this goal, always recognising that next year will bring another step on the road.They believe that the best wines are not made but discovered and take pride in harnessing the greatest qualities and natural variations in a vineyard and a variety.