ExpressionsofPlace HALL 2023 v12 spreads - Flipbook - Page 28
“The alluring aromas of tar and
dark currants mingle well with
coffee grounds and shades of
black licorice. The palate is
exceedingly refined with silky
tannins that line a sumptuous
core of blackcurrant cordial,
mocha, creosote, graphite
and loamy soils with a light
dusting of salinity on the
palate. Seamless throughout
the drinking experience this
utterly fantastic bottling will
cellar well for another twenty
THE WINE
The rocky, shallow soils of the
Sacrashe Vineyard contribute to
a profile that displays powerful
fruit complemented by an
earthly, spicy aroma. The color
is consistently dense reflecting
a wine of exceptional depth and
power. Rich tannins dominate
the fruit and dark chocolate
flavors, but they exhibit a light
touch—seemingly powerful and
weightless simultaneously. The
balance of intensity and tension
makes this wine concurrently
delicious and a candidate for
extended aging.
plus years.”
–Jeb Dunnuck, 2018 Vintage
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