The 2017 Reserve is smoking good. Ample ripe berry fruits, ground pepper, bouquet garni, and loamy soil notes all define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rich, layered texture, some classic 2017 firmer tannins, and a great finish. Again, it's absolutely loaded with character, and I'd be thrilled to have bottles in the cellar. It's going to evolve like a traditional Châteauneuf du Pape and have 10-15 years of prime drinking.

Deep ruby-purple, the 2017 True Believer Reserve features pure scents of red and black currants, potpourri, aniseed and exotic spices. The palate offers generous, graphite-laced fruits supported by abundant, pixelated tannins and juicy acidity that call you back to the sweet blackberry finish. It's classy and drinkable!