We consider our approach to Tannat in the cellar to be ever-evolving. It is a variety that produces wines with high alcohol, richness, and aromatic intensity and can certainly stand up to large amounts of oak. However, with such a "beast" of wine often comes the inclination to lean into the extremes. With the Quaker Run Tannat, we have always looked to embrace some of the often-overlooked varietal nuances and lead with dynamic aromas, highlighted by the grape's inherent power. With this bottling, we have begun relying less on new wood barrels but instead utilizing larger and older oak barrels, tempering the wine's oak extraction. With this aging, the wine prefers additional time in the barrel, developing broader secondary and tertiary attributes.