This was made from three out of five vineyards (Dr. Crane, Las Piedras, and Vine Hill) in 2020 as the other two were affected by fires. I found no smoke taint in this one. It was a much softer wine that 21 or 18 but still quite good. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is clean and deep with cassis, new leather, slight dark chocolate, fresh dirt, cedar and spice. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Good balance. On the palate, there is a softer texture. Plenty of cassis, some blueberries, chocolate, spice and char. Long finish. This seems accessible if young and delicious. It is lovely on its own and should work well with bigger foods (not seafood). It worked nicely with a mushroom dish. Drink over the next ten to twelve years.
