Although tempting to immediately swirl the 2022 IV Michaels Estate, stillness allows beautifully subtle notes of white cocoa powder and dried vanilla bean to shine.  After swirling, stronger notes of dark chocolate covered blueberries, and blueberry cobbler dominate with tobacco leaf and vanilla complimenting.  Beautifully integrated French oak imparts refined layers of complexity while still allowing the fruit to shine and support a deep, full-bodied structure with remarkable concentration. Rich and supple tannins create a plush, velvety mouthfeel, balanced by an underlying freshness that carries through to a long, polished finish.

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