The Isolation Ridge is an aromatic and pretty riot on the nose, all violets, damsons, roses, thyme, blackberries, vanilla, baked quince and pencil shavings. The palate is elegant and refined. From that rollercoaster of prettiness comes a delicate fresh fruit acidity, supple tannins, black coffee, licorice and that beguiling combination of floral notes in a well-structured but not overly weighty Syrah. This is still a baby bundle of juicy and youthful mulberries, raspberries, damsons and plums, showing the beginning of what I expect to be a delicious and ever-changing life. Very smart.