this is a very opulent bottling by steve martell, who blends 83% syrah, 16% grenache and 1% mourvèdre to deliver aromas of black-plum sauce, hot licorice, hoisin and buttery pie crust. rounded milk chocolate flavors show on the sip, melted atop the rich and ripe core of black cherry and cassis. it's a tad hot on the tongue.
Praying Mantis