‘Ruscum’ comes from the same vineyards and the same harvest as its little sister ‘Coenobium’, but with a little extra time on the skins (around 14 days), and a definite leveling-up of intensity. Dried pears, sage, baked apple, and hazelnuts are forever present, with hints of black tea, apricot, anise, honey, and a penetrating mineral salinity. Possessing a density that belies its lithe body and gentle disposition, what is most notable is the grip of fine tannins that continually, pleasantly nip at your gums. It's difficult to find skin-macerated white wines that pull off this level of balance, detail, and drinkability – while maintaining an air of gotta-have-another-glass mystery – and Ruscum does it with aplomb.