with sensational balance of stony minerality and very fine peachy fruit

cake-like concentration typical of this site but melds it with beautiful

menthol and cinnamon are all dialed up

The rest of the bouquet is framed by licorice

Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Rabelais Vintage:2018 with sensational balance of stonyA selection of Cabernet Sauvignon clones 338C and 169A and Petit Verdot clone 219A planted 2002 and 2003. Destemmed, hand sorted, whole berries pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks and pumped over twice a day until dry. After fermentation the wine was left on the skins for 12 hours before pressing and being racked to barrel for malolactic conversion. Aged for 20 months in 100% new French barriques. Not cheap! Mid crimson. Fresh fruit on the