Possibly a bit on far side of its drinking curve at this point, but just beautiful in balance and, most importantly, in reflection of the unique Blue Slide Ridge terroir. The site was planted in 1995 with Dijon clones 667, 777, 115, Pommard and Clone X which was sourced from Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer.
Earthy red and blue fruits with a vein of mellow flintiness influenced by the blue amphibole schist that outcrops in the vineyard. Manages the 15.2 abv very nicely, perhaps owing to length of aging for everything to come together nicely. Lithe florals on the nose. Palate gaining in complexity with exposure to air over several hours. Delightful showing.
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