2021 Verdon Estate Reserve No.3 Proprietary Red

Gothic in the glass and ready to take on all comers, an avalanche of dark cherries, sweet plums and prunes on the nose following through to a medium body with chalky tannins and texture, savory minerals and briary tones that straddle the beautiful line between harmony and hedonism. Aged in 20% new French Oak for 18 months, the intense medley of blue and black fruits complement the smooth finish, all wrapped in supple tannins that dance across the palate.

91+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
A complex nose of ripe black fruits, black olives, and a hint of iron to go with medium to full-bodied richness on the palate. This ripe, textured, mouth-filling effort has enough tannins to warrant a few years in the cellar, and I suspect it will evolve nicely through 2031.