Another thrill a second is the 2018 Beguiling, a Grenache-dominated wine that includes 15% Syrah. Its lighter ruby hue is followed by awesome notes of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, toasted spices, and roasted garrigue. Rich, full-bodied, powerful, yet also balanced, and with a distinct sense of minerality on the finish, it’s going to shine for 8-10 years as well.

(95+ points) A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah aged in 58% new oak for 19 months, the 2018 Beguiling has a medium ruby-purple color and a nose of berry jam, licorice, powdered sugar and earthy accents. It offers powerful, spicy flavors in a silky, super juicy frame and finishes long and layered. An elegant expression that isn't ashamed of its full California fruit. 920 cases were made.

Glass-staining ruby. Expansive, spice-accented red berry and cherry preserve, spice-cake and floral aromas are complicated by suggestions of smoky minerals and succulent herbs. Lively, sharply focused raspberry and bitter cherry flavors become deeper and sweeter through the midpalate while picking up a mocha nuance. Shows impressive energy and spicy thrust on the velvety finish, which is framed by supple, even tannins. 58% new French oak. -- Josh Raynolds

This gutsy wine is deeply structured yet polished, with floral garrigue and smoky meat aromas accenting spicy cherry and raspberry flavors, which build tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. — T.F.