Producer | Villa Creek |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Paso Robles |
Varietal | Red Blend |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | BAS22030301 |
Size | 750ml |
Saturated ruby-red. An expansive bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruit preserves, cherry cola, exotic spices and potpourri; vanilla and licorice accents emerge with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral- and spice-accented blueberry, kirsch and fruitcake flavors are complemented by a hint of candied violet. Broad and seamless in texture, finishing with superb, floral-driven persistence and fine-grained tannins that lend discreet grip.
There's a detailed, delicious complexity in this blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 34% Syrah and 16% Grenache from a famous vineyard. Aromas of boysenberry, crushed rock, turned loam and wild sage lead into an expertly structured palate, where dark plum and berry flavors are decorated with hints of mocha and fennel pollen. Brawny yet elegant, like chest hair coming out of an unbuttoned tuxedo.