The 2023 LADY OF THE DEAD offers up candied black plum, fig and baking spices along with a Mediterranean herb mix and smoked paprika on the nose. Teasing black fruits on the palate portend fun juiciness, and yet there is grip and power with flesh around the edges and dark chocolate in the finish.
"Coming from Napa Valley but including a splash from Paso RObles, the 2023 Lady of the Dead is Based on an eclectic blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, and 7% Mourvedre that was raised 19 months in 35% new oak. It offers cassis, juicy blue fruits, chocolate, and peppery herbs on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, round, lush, and textured on the palate, with sweet tannins and beautiful purity. There are roughly 697 cases produced, and it's best enjoyed over the coming decade. Drink 2025-2035." – 92 points, Jeb Dunnuck
