The 2017 Taurasi displays an impenetrable dark color as a bouquet of tobacco, dried flowers, mint and black currants evolves in the glass. It is soothingly round and supple, with a crisp mineral tinge up front and violet inner florals embellishing its tart black fruits. The 2017 tapers off with tension and poise, leaving grippy tannins but also a bump of sour citrus that keeps the palate salivating for more. This is classic Taurasi to the core