”Matured for 15 months in a range of mostly larger-format new oak, predominantly French, though a good portion American as well. Patritti's own Blewitt Springs vineyard, with lean yields and lofty aims. Some new oak here suggests heavy oak influence on the wine, but while it's there, it's not overly dominant. There's a touch of coconut and vanilla on the finish perhaps, but it respects the energy of the fruit, which has a distinctive acidity and earthiness, with a coat of bright tannins to finish.”