After bringing in the fruit in early October, we gently processed the grapes with an extended maceration before aging in new French oak for 23 months. The result is an intensely aromatic wine with layers of red, black, and blue fruit. Already showing notes of cacao and cinnamon, I find that the 2019 has both more earth and more fruit than the 2018, and the longer growing season allowed for a more developed tannin structure and a more layered fruit profile. The wine is drinking great now, however, if you prefer an aged wine, we would absolutely recommend laying this one down in the cellar for 10-15 years.