This ruby red spectre entices with rich blackberry and briary boysenberry. Provocative dark fruits envelop the nose and palate, leaving the essence of flavors brought forth by the grapes during winemaking. Black cherry and anise abound, leading to a sturdy finish of black pepper, pipe tobacco and spicy oak. Aged for over two years in 1 and 2 year old American oak focus and intensify the Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre, creating yet another passionate and commanding red wine, impossible to ignore.
Blend: 51% Zinfandel, 47% Petite Sirah, 2% Mourvedre
2013 Vintage Scores:
"Pure and delicious, this generous, lightly spicy and velvet-textured wine does a great job of combining ripe, tasty fruit flavors with an enticing oaky layer that seems to bring subtle sweetness. While full bodied it is not heavy, and has firm, fine-grained tannins to add texture. Editor's Choice"
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Staff Review:
Provacative dark fruits on the nose. Bod tastes of blackberries and black cherries with a touch of anise and a sturdy black pepper finish. Great with rich hearty meals.......
