The 2016 has a dark ruby purple color of considerable depth; I think the 2016 wine has the most color we have ever seen from this vineyard. Perhaps the exceptionally low yield from this vintage has contributed to greater pigmentation of the grapes. While the aromas of this vintage remain focused on ripe black cherry and plum fruit accompanied by nuances of currants, quince, and tangerine, there is more concentration and depth to the aromas. The bouquet of hazelnut, vanilla, and buttered toast, is a bit more subdued which is not unexpected given the strength of the fruit. The 2016 edition is a rich fleshy wine with deep full flavors of red currants and cherry fruit that are accompanied by a dollop of toasted oak. The texture is more substantial than previous offerings and while the wine is certainly not tannic, sometime in the cellar might be in order.