LaZarre Wines, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) 2018

 Here’s a not seen every day blend that shows owner winemaker Adam LaZarre’s skill at bringing harmonious nuance out of unexpected partners.  Each variety gets to speak here, with Petite Sirah’s blue fruit, Cabernet Franc’s red fruit, and Alicante Bouschet’s dark plum flavors all having their turn supported by well folded-in oak toast and peppery spice.  If a mosh pit can be a place of balance, this is it.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.