2018 Panoplie

Inky violet. A powerfully scented, complex bouquet displays mineral-accented boysenberry, cassis, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand and become spicier with air. Sweet, deeply concentrated black/blue fruit, spice-cake, smoked meat and candied lavender flavors show impressive energy given their heft. Chewy, steadily mounting tannins shape a powerful, smoke-accented finish that hangs on with suave, floral-driven tenacity. (JR)

Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2018 Panoplie is incredibly fragrant with aromas of lilac, lavender, dusty earth, licorice and tangerine peel. The palate is medium to full-bodied with lovely layers of spices, flowers and earth supported by a firm, ripe structure and finishing long with great freshness and perfume.

Saturated ruby. Mineral- and smoke-accented black and blue fruit, candied licorice and potpourri on the highly perfumed nose, along with a cracked pepper nuance that adds spicy lift. Densely packed, alluringly sweet cherry, blueberry and spicecake flavors are supported by a core of smoky minerality that lends back-end cut. Displays a sexy floral quality on the extremely persistent finish, which is framed by smooth, harmonious tannins.