Barrel fermented and aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels, the 2016 The Albatross boasts a bold, vibrant and dense core of black fruit tones, blackberry essence, dark plum and dusty cherry skin, swaying out of the glass with impressions of spice and elegant oak tones. Full-bodied, the palate is chewy with a spicy line through to the mid-palate, showing a balanced structure with power and finesse. Lingering with a long and thoughtful finish, a bold blackberry jus flavor weighs on the palate with persistence and pleasure. Only 150 cases were made. It’s simply delicious.