this blend of 60% petite sirah, 21% syrah, 7% grenache, 6% petit verdot, 5% tannat and 1% viognier is tightly wound but likely to improve with time. opened now, it offers elderberry, black currant, pencil lead and loam on the nose, with lava rock, crème de cassis and kirsch flavors slowing emerging on the palate.
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