The 2018 begins with bursts of strawberry pie, plum, and dark and exotic spices.  The profile is quite soft for a wine so youthful, and the intensity of the fruit fleeces the palate.  This wine is opulent, but the tannins help to keep it in check, so much so that if decanting is an option, we recommend you try.  Make no mistake, it’s very lovely right out the gate, but if you have the time (or patience) to let it breathe a bit, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.