This opens with aromas of bark, espresso, tar and cassis. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with precise, firm tannins, dark velvety fruit and a well-structured finish. Drink now or hold.

The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature hails from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. This aged for 13 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. Purple in hue, it opens with aromas of herbs, pepper, mint, cassis and licorice, all wrapped in a core of dark fruit. The palate is broad and juicy, with fine-grained, grippy tannins and the firm structure typical of the vintage. It has the aromatic clarity and reactive tannins characteristic of 2023. Tasted after eight months in bottle, this shows promise.

Drawn from vines in Gualtallary and matured for 13 months in first- and second-use barrels, the 2023 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon leads with a lovely bouquet of sweet herbs, gravel and a core of pure red fruits. The mouthfeel is lush and seamless, flowing into a fresh, lifted finish that persists with sturdy yet refined tannins and savory undertones.