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This vintage triumphs through its \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"615\"\u003egenerous aromatics, structural finesse, and beautifully layered profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing the special character of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grown at the foot of the Roy Estate property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eFrom the very first swirl, the wine exudes vibrant red fruit—\u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"846\"\u003ecurrant, plum, and wild raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e—balanced by a subtle tension between freshness and decadence. As the bouquet deepens, notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eblack licorice, toasted brioche, and exotic hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, adding dimension and warmth. Beneath the fruit and spice lies an ethereal minerality born from the rich loam soils that define this portion of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2021 Mr. Evans reveals \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eprecision and harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its finely woven tannins, supple texture, and beautifully integrated acidity create a wine that is indulgent yet graceful, offering a long, refined finish that continues to evolve with each sip. As the vineyard matures, this cuvée grows more complex each year, promising \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e20 years of elegant aging\u003c\/strong\u003e and remarkable evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eA Grand Cru–level expression for collectors who appreciate wines of poise, aromatic generosity, and benchland terroir distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eVarietal Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot \u0026amp; Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e(Blend proportions not publicly disclosed; sourced from benchland estate blocks.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eMr. Evans is born from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003elower benchland parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e at Roy Estate, where deep, fertile loam soils and moderated temperatures produce red-fruited, aromatic, texturally supple wines. 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