2023 Vineyard 36 "Verses - Oakville Ranch" Oakville Proprietary Red

The 2023 Vineyard 36 'Verses' captivates from the very first pour, its deep ruby core rimmed with youthful violet radiance, a striking prelude to its energy and depth. The bouquet is entrancing and endlessly layered, beginning with black cherry, ripe plum, and blueberry preserve, then unfolding violet, cedar, exotic spice, and graphite in seamless succession. With air, delicate nuances of cocoa, tobacco leaf, sage, and mineral flourish emerge, heightening intrigue and complexity. On the palate, the entry is supple and seductive, swiftly gathering precision and gravitas as dark cherry and blackberry anchor the core. The mid-palate blossoms with floral lift, cocoa, and a savory undertow of graphite and herbs, fusing purity of fruit with a vivid sense of place. Silken, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide impeccable balance, privileging grace over power. The finish is long, resonant, and refined, echoing dark fruit, tobacco, subtle oak, and spice. Already spellbinding, 'Verses' is destined for ever greater glory with time.