Torbreck The Laird 2017 (750ml) Limestone Coast

Torbreck The Laird 2017 (750ml) Limestone CoastTorbreck's 2016 The Laird is just being released after its extended time in barrel. I'm still unconvinced by the levage, as the wood seems to have the upper hand, marking the nose with scents of smoke, cedar, menthol and baking spices. Yes, there's ample underlying fruitmulberries and Italian plumsbut it all takes on a slightly dessert like cast that's only partially balanced by lingering hints of black olives, licorice and caramelized meat on the

verbena and tea

rounded red

This comes across as more oak-driven than its sibling

this is loaded with juniper and wild herb aromas

Prefermentative cryomaceration

Conn Valley ranch

head-trained Carignan vines

Minerality is apparent

1% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc

Gala apple

red watermelon

Alicante Bouschet