dramatic finish supported by serious tannins

the Relic proved an Australian perspective more than relevant

elegant and very pure aromas of essence of red pinot fruit and soft earth nuances

Larner vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Watch Hill vineyard (Alisos Canyon)

and because Dal Forno skipped over the 2014 vintage

Chapoutier, Hermitage Sizeranne Vintage:2017 dramatic finish supported by seriousMid deep garnet. Grilled meat, oxidative tones to blackberry fruit, with crushed rock minerality and truffle development. Touch of cooked tomato feels like a cool vintage nose. Fine, but firm tannins are still fully in command of the palate. Brisk acidity and drying raspberry fruit. Meaty and flinty, with a very savoury, long finish. Still not ready. (TJ)