The 2023 Arborist opens with deep ruby hues and inviting aromas of dark and red cherries, plum, mocha, tobacco, juniper berry, and savory spice. Medium-bodied and fruit-forward, it delivers layers of cherry and plum accented by subtle notes of mocha. The finish is soft, velvety, well-rounded, and approachable.
Blend: 45% Syrah, 29% Petite Sirah, 14% Grenache, 12% Tannat
A big, powerful and rather tannic wine that's not as firm as you’d expect for a blend of syrah, petite sirah and tannat. A nicely rounded texture wraps around dark-plum, blueberry and milk-chocolate flavors that seem to coat the palate.
Rated 92/100 James Suckling
The 2023 The Arborist wafts up with a dusty blend of dried black cherries, blackberries and grilled herbs. Juicy in character, it offers lifting acidity and an air of inner violet florals that resonate throughout. The finish leaves behind a gentle grippiness and a pleasantly bitter tinge as blackcurrant nuances fade.
Rated 91/100 Vinous Media
