The 2023 Reserve Claret captures the ideal growing conditions of the vintage with stunning depth and composure. Its aromas of blackberries, currants, and blueberry pie are a dense thicket that gradually untangles to reveal hints of cocoa nibs, cedar, and a hint of fresh mint. Beneath the fruit and savory herbs, a faint mineral thread of graphite lends focus and excitement. Its mid-palate density is substantial as the dense fruit, lent by the merlot, is guided by the power and structure from cabernet sauvignon all the way through its long, leisurely finish. Year after year, one sip of this wine never seems to be enough – it is always a captivating example of how well the two varieties can marry. While this wine will always age gracefully, it is so alluring now that you may have a hard time waiting very long.