2019 Patricia Green Cellars Balcombe Block 1B

Shimmering ruby-red. Incisive red and blue fruit and blood orange scents show superb clarity and take on suggestions of succulent flowers, exotic spices and a hint of smoky minerality with air. Juicy, appealingly sweet and animated on the palate, offering vibrant boysenberry, raspberry, five-spice powder and candied rose flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. The floral and spice notes repeat emphatically on the impressively long finish, which features well-integrated tannins and resonating red fruit character. 50% whole clusters and 27% new French oak.