2018 Andremily EABA

Jeb Dunnuck (96-99) – “Based on 59% Syrah, 23% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, and 3% Viognier that’s still aging in 50% new French oak, the 2018 Eaba was only 40% destemmed and comes from Bien Nacido, White Hawk, Larner, Harrison-Clarke, and Alta Mesa Vineyards, all in Santa Barbara County. It’s another inky colored effort from Jim that delivers beautiful purity as well as fresh yet powerful aromas and flavors of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, sappy herbs, violets, and hints of bacon fat. It’s beautifully textured and full-bodied, with good acidity and structure followed by a great finish. It’s a beautiful, age-worthy effort from Jim that’s going to need 3-5 years of bottle age but should keep for 20 years or more.”