Euphoric is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, aged in new French oak. The color is a very deep ruby-black, while the nose is deep and dark with faint blackberry and raspberry scents, backed by earthy notes. Euphoric is dense, with lots of oak, big tannins, medium fruit, 16% alcohol and a dry finish with some heat. The attraction of Grenache is its lovely fruit-forward raspberry essence, something I found missing in Euphoric.
Nicora, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd