This is a rather alcoholic effort, given it weighs in at well over 15% alcohol, but in the glass it is surprisingly balanced. The wine is sourced from a host of regions including Napa, Mendocino, Sonoma, Amador and El Dorado counties. This has a dense hue and is aromatically intense. This wine is a full bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. It has aromas of black cherry, anise, blackberry compote and tar. This leads to deep flavors of creme de cassis, blackberry, coffee and black raspberry. Absolutely delicious forward effort. (Best 2016-2023) - February, 2016 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: February, 2016
- Producer: Orin Swift
- Vintage: 2013
- Drinking Window: 2016-2023
- Estimated Value: $35
- Country: USA
- Region: California
- Appellation: California
- Importer: N/A