Juicy blackberry, fresh lavender, rich dark cherry. Açaí puree, cigar tobacco, silky Damson plum. Beautifully extracted yet thoroughly elegant pulses of boysenberry reduction, ripe blueberry, and crème de cassis tastefully resonate with delightfully edgy concentration enhanced by hints of cinnamon, hazelnut, and shaved cedar. Wafts of French vanilla, nutmeg, and clove advance bold aromatics with a dusting of pristine baking spice while eruptions of blooming rose contribute impressively high toned floral perfume. Mesmerizing notes of espresso and chocolate emerge to reveal a thread of perfectly balanced decadence playfully offset by impressions of roasted poblano pepper and fresh mint leaf. Exceptionally vibrant and energetic on the palate while remaining deliciously creamy and velvety in texture; exhibiting outstanding polish and poise alongside downright captivating expressiveness and depth. Medium plus in body with powerful yet pretty tannin supported by elevated acidity. This 2017 Santa Ynez Valley "Quadrille" by Pegasus Estate Wines is a dazzlingly complex and unique red from Santa Barbara County.

While the cooler reaches of the Santa Ynez Valley produce some of California's greatest expressions of Pinot Noir, this appellation's warmer inland zones are actually ideally situated to shape world-class Bordeaux-style wines. This bottling, crafted by Pegasus Estate Wines using 38% Cab Sauv/31% Petit Verdot/25% Cab Franc/6% Merlot sourced from within the eastern Santa Ynez Valley, showcases the astounding balance of concentration and finesse that this region is uniquely capable of producing. Made in an extracted yet not overbearing style, this wine effortlessly cascades from the glass with boisterous aromatics led by ripe dark fruit, perfumed flowers, and gorgeous baking spice. On the palate it comes across as simultaneously voluptuous yet still energetic, and while absolutely delicious now it has the structure to positively develop with additional bottle age. Simply excellent.