Aravina Wildwood Ridge Reserve Stella BDX 2019

This is the initial release of this Bordeaux blend of largely cabernet with contributions from merlot, malbec and cabernet franc. The aroma is s engaging with lifted violet and black fruit perfumed notes. The palate is intense and powerfully structure but with such smooth elegance . Finely crafted tannin and oak base holds the rich dark fruit essence perfectly. It’s a small volume wine but well worth checking out.