54% Syrah, 46% Grenache 

The 2012 vintage was vibrant and plentiful. There was a true brilliance of fruit that really stands out in this wine. 50% whole cluster fermentation. The Grenache was de-stemmed and co-fermented with the Syrah. Native yeasts and neutral French oak. 

Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar  92 points.

Dark purple. Sexy, floral-accented aromas of candied dark berries, olive, potpourri and cracked pepper.  Stains the palate with intense blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that gain in sweetness and breadth with air.  Powerful but lithe, finishing with superb clarity and floral-and spice-dominated persistence.  (JR)