Nose: I’m not sure I trust my nose right now. I’m getting some strange notes, but going to roll with it. Fresh shellfish. Muscles in particular. With the hint of salinity and sand. Unripe nectarines. Green table grapes. Black olives… the kind sojourn has at school most days with mild brine. Sweet and fruity then back to salty.

Palate: Definitely a strong salty taste. Not sure where the heck that could be coming from? But it’s nice and plays really well with the fruity sweetness. Reminds me of grilling red bell pepper and peaches on the bbq after doing ribs. The mouthfeel coats nicely. A bigger sips brings me into the herb patch, which isn’t usually my jam, but tonight it’s tickling my fancy.

Rating: 7 / 10 – This is really working for me but I’m not sure I trust my nose / palate. Wondering if I’m getting sick. Going to need to revisit. Revisited and man I really enjoy this. It’s unique. Still not positive I’d buy it often though, but I’d love to have a bottle for what it is.

Nose: I’ve been doing cleanup post demolition – everything smells like sawdust. And green peppercorn steak sauce. There is a spicy richness that just carries on. And a hint of musky, dried Turkish apricots.

Palate: The mouthfeel from the plant de graisse grape is something so utterly unctuous, I’m just shocked we don’t see it used in more blends to give it weight. It just coats. The oak pops but isn’t overwhelming, more piquant, and shows as white pepper.

Rating: 5 / 10 – There is really nothing special here besides the mouthfeel. It needs more depth.