Blending wine for nuanced enjoyment is where great winemakers get to have some fun, and then share the result with us. There is plenty of backbone to this wine, but it doesn’t intrude on the rich mix of black and red fruit. Add the mix of barrel spice that comes from multiple vessels and you’ve got a lot to contemplate. You know who to grab and spend an evening together with a glass or two. Contains 23% Tempranillo, 21% Syrah, 21% Petite Sirah, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Sangiovese and 9% Malbec.
McClain Cellars, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) 2018
By Rich Cook