The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom is probably the best Grenache-based blend in the vintage. A blend of 75% Grenache, 12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and a splash of Roussanne (fermented with 11% whole clusters), it has a perfumed, complex style, with notions of black raspberry, cassis, dried flowers, white pepper and licorice giving way to a full-bodied, layered and seamless mouthfeel. There’s no shortage of fruit here, and while it’s hard to resist now, it has enough tannin to warrant short-term cellaring. It should knock it out of the park through 2029. -Jeb Dunnuck

Liquified black cherries, licorice, spice, espresso bean and chocoalte covered plum notes lead you down the path to a fat, juicy mouthful of pleasure. This is no shy sister and made a perfect match for rare, grilled burgers. The wine was produced from a blend of 75% Grenache, 12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and 1% Roussanne. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2011++Dark+Blossom