this niven family project pairs cooler climate edna valley syrah with 43% cabernet sauvignon and 7% petite sirah from warmer paso robles. raspberry sorbet, blackberry, loam, spearmint and rose aromas come across as tart and fruity. the palate shows crushed gravel-like minerality, opening into dried strawberry fruit, thyme and pepper flavors. fun yet serious.
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