despite the moniker, this blend of counoise, mourvèdre, malbec, zinfandel and petit sirah strays pretty far afield from the southern rhône. it's an edgy, stylized effort, light with tart rhubarb fruit, wild berries and plenty of tongue-tingling acidity. yet it does not lack for flavor, detail, or interest. for acid hounds.
Chateauneuf du Stark