From Helen Turley's own estate property on the extreme Sonoma Coast, this is an austere and classic expression of both site and craft. | falling bright

The slow, steady progression of the legendary 2018 growing season shines through in this powerful but keenly sculpted wine. Piercing black cherry and plum flavours gain in brooding richness and peppery edge from addition of 12% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc, accented by burnt sugar, sage and mocha. Polished tannins and a fresh vein of acidity lend finesse and verve to the finish. Just approaching peak now, it should evolve beautifully for another decade and hold further still. | 97 Anna Lee C. Iijima for Decanter