This is a Rhone blend wine with 50% coming from California and 50% coming from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Maury. The grapes were from the 2013 vintage though that is not on the label. This wine is only available to members of Orin Swift’s Equinox Wine Club. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, black raspberries, char, spice and black pepper. 15.4% ABV. This is not a shy wine. Great lush texture. On the palate, juicy black cherries and black raspberries with underlying charred dry earth. No noticeable alcohol on the nose or palate. This won't be for everyone, but for those who like the full throttle style, this is delicious. Better on its own, this will need big food flavors to balance it. Drink over the next four to six years.
