Finca Allende, Mingortiz other_regions and the wine matured for

and the wine matured for 18 months in 38% new French oak

This is much more deeply pitched and pungently earth with its array of very fresh red and dark berries that carry whiffs of earth and the sauvage

and in particular green apple

The 2016 Estate Cuvée has turned out beautifully

Here too reduction dominates the nose

Finca Allende, Mingortiz other_regions and the wine matured for(all new French oak) Limpid violet color. Smoke accented red berries, cherry pie, incense and mocha aromas show impressive clarity and spicy lift. Offers expansive, palate staining red fruit preserve and vanilla. Floral pastille flavors flesh out steadily on the back half. The floral note carries through a very long, lively finish that's given shape by gentle, harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds