This is a joint venture with the Yacoubian family and Paul Hobbs (who makes wine all over the world). Tasted side by side with the 2015 vintage, I preferred the 2015. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cranberries, black cherries and dust. With air some black pepper. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, cranberries and black pepper. Tart fruit. Long finish. Very similar to the 2015 but everything turned down a notch. Is it the vintage? Does it need more time? Some other reason? I truly have no idea, but this is still a fine and interesting wine. It drinks well on its own but will work better with food. Salmon would be a nice choice.