Morgan, Monterey (Central Coast, California) Syrah / Grenache 2014

One of the great unsolved mysteries of California wine is the less than significant impact of Rhone-style blends. These would be red wines (generally, though whites do exist) that are spicy, plump and fleshy, showing loads of red-fruit character (owing to the presence of grenache in the blend) and all at an affordable everyday price. One of the finest of this genre is Morgan’s Cotes du Crow. It’s a pure delight and should do much to increase the popularity of this style. I’m still waiting. In the meantime, how ’bout another glass!