The Roter Satz is Utzinger doing what Utzinger does best, taking West Tamar fruit seriously and getting out of its way.

A blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir, all hand-picked and fully destemmed before a wild ferment and extended time on skins. Basket pressed into a mix of old and new French oak, then left unfined and unfiltered. The result is a wine that’s honest about what it is and where it comes from.

Dark crimson in the glass, with blackcurrant, cooked plum, sour cherry, vanilla, and white pepper on the nose. The palate is full-bodied with real volume and a soft attack giving way to a generous mid-palate and a long, structured finish underpinned by firm young tannins. It’s drinking well now, but give it a few years in bottle and it’ll show you something else entirely.

Sealed with cork. Unfined, unfiltered. Built for the patient.