2023 Tusk Estate (Futures Arrive February)

100 The Wine Illuminati

The 2023 Tusk opens with blackcurrant, crème de cassis, dark cherry, and crushed violets, layered with graphite, iron, and warm earth. Thirty months in new French oak add dark chocolate, roasted coffee, toasted cedar, and spice without obscuring the fruit. Structured yet generous, the palate unfolds with silky depth, finely grained tannins, and vibrant natural acidity, leading to a long, confident, and remarkably poised finish.