The 2024 is a classic Evangelho expression, filled with elegant fruit and the signature salted plum and nori/wakame notes imparted by the nearby Delta. As always, no new oak was used; we prefer to let the elegant structure imparted by the deep sands and the graceful fruit speak for themselves, undisturbed by the often intrusive structural and toasty elements introduced by oak. We chose to lean more heavily into the Zinfandel component than in previous years, as we observed an exceptional degree of brightness and energy—even by Evangelho standards. Interestingly, the Carignan—normally a minor player in the blend—was as deeply colored as we can recall, lending a strong central weight to the wine. Meanwhile, Mourvèdre played a lesser role than it has in some past vintages.