This expression shows great power and substance with 20 to 30% new oak

so drink over the next five or six years

this needs a thorough aeration

which is surprising at close to 20 years of age

French oak foudres

Bond, Pluribus Size:3x750ml This expression shows great powerFrom a vineyard located on Spring Mountain, the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet purple. Youthfully reticent, it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal gorgeous notions of wild blueberries, ripe black plums and warm cassis plus hints of tilled earth, truffles, menthol and tobacco leaf. The full bodied palate is densely packed with tightly wound black and blue fruit layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and great tension,