We aim for weapons-grade fruit from our sundry Grenache vineyards, with the intent of producing killer Cigare, but sometimes, alas, we end up Clos (but no Cigare); not so this vintage. The 2018 Gilroy is truly exceptional and is perhaps the most concentrated and intense Clos de Gilroy we have ever seen. Perhaps it was the slightly smaller crop, or perhaps the coolness of the vintage, but the '18 Clos de Gilroy is deeply pigmented, almost verging on blue-violet, and has a vibrant level of acidity. The wine is spicy, peppery and perfumed - the scent of cassis is unmistakable - and pairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, not the least being peppered ahi tuna steak. Best served with a slight chill, especially as the weather warms up.