Offers wonderful complexity with peppery wild berry raspberry spice hot brick and sage flavors. Full-bodied ending with a supple mix of subtle flavors. Grenache Petite Sirah and Syrah. Drink now through 2018. 8000 cases made. -J.L.

The dark purple wine is opaque staining the glass a dark pink hue. It offers aromas of espresso raspberry graham cracker rose petals and cinnamon. The palate is full-bodied and round with supporting acidity and the massive tannins elongate the flavors of cardamom chocolate and licorice. The debut vintage of this Roussillon-style wine is a winner and even slightly resembles the brilliance of the 'Prisoner'.