Checking in on a young wine can be fun even if way before peak. This was consumed and enjoyed over two evenings. This is a blend of 82% Syrah, 6.7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Petite Sirah and Grenache. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, blueberries, dark chocolate, gravel, black pepper and roasted meats. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Juicy acidity. On the palate, this is delicious. Deep but almost monolithic at the point. Like a wall of flavor. Black raspberries, blueberries, char, lavender and spice. Long finish. At this stage it will overpower most foods, but cellar for a few years and it will work with fatty/meaty dishes. Hold for another five years and drink for twenty after that.
