The 2017 “Cariad” dances between exuberance and restraint. Deep notes of blackberry and licorice weave with warm spice flavors of curry, cumin, and cinnamon. Wet gravel, menthol, and chocolate notes imbue the wine with a pensive quality. On the palate, the wine’s density and full texture of broad tannins evoke a strong similarity to recent vintages. Bolstered by the heightened acidity of 2017, freshness and longevity abound in this vintage of “Cariad.”