joe barton, who's made grey wolf wines since 1994, launched this brand inspired by pop songs in 2011. this counting crows ode delivers aromas of raspberry-laced black tea, clove and cardamom. it's soft and inviting on the palate, with anise, mocha and blackberry flavors that finish with a wash of tobacco. it was still quite tight after hours of being opened, perhaps due to the 35% whole cluster maceration. drink 2017–2023.
Mr. Jones