Incorporating 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, the 2015 Southern Blend reveals incipiently complex aromas of blackberries, cherries, licorice, fennel seed and garrigue. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and expansive, with a succulent core of fruit, fine-grained structuring tannins and excellent balance. This is an admirably elegant but hearty Rhône blend that should reach its peak within a decade. - William Kelley