”As with the other shiraz across the various tiers at this address, this strives for aromatic vibrancy and sass across the palate. And achieves it: blue fruits, nori and salami are woven by a thread of peppery acidity, tying fore to aft. The mid-palate could use a little more stuffing. Just a bit. Otherwise, this is a delicious wine of aromatic complexity and textural intrigue, the 20 months in 70% American and 30% French oak righteous and just, all in service of pleasure.”