Black raspberry jam, fall spices, tar, pepper and moderate toasted oak are in the mix in this full bodied blend. It opens nicely with some air time, adding a bit of sarsaparilla in the long finish. Hearty slow cooked stews are a good match. Contains 62% Syrah, 28% Petit Verdot and 10% Malbec.
Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles (California) 2011
By Rich Cook