The oak spice is subtle with vanilla bean crème brulee notes
It's a little more developed
particularly evident in the mid-palate which is weighted by crushed stones and earthen minerality
and the mineral depth of the melon
It has a slightly darker profile this year
2022 | Andremily Eaba | Santa Barbara County Weingut Ebner-Ebenauer The oak spice is subtleBased on 58% Syrah, 22% Mourvdre, 17% Grenache, and 3% Viognier that was 45% destemmed and aged 31 months in 60% new barrels, the 2022 EABA is shifting slightly more toward a Rhne blend as opposed to a Syrah dominated one. Deep purple hued, it offers bloody black and blue fruits, ground pepper, roasted meat, and chocolate. This carries to a full bodied, deep, unctuous, voluptuous beauty that has ripe tannins, some chalky minerality, and a blockbuster