A wine of structure from the Ferguson Vineyard and Walla Walla's iconic L'Ecole No 41 shows ample tannin and savoury yet full-bodied character. Aromas of dried violets, fig and blackberry compote meld with savoury herbs and whiffs of stone-driven minerals. The palate shows bay leaf and eucalyptus underlining stewed blue fruits, barrel spice and pencil lead. This wine definitely needs time to come into itself.
August 2023