This cuvee of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Counoise is delightful. A well-balanced red layered with ripe flavors of black cherries, plums, cranberries, and spice, it drinks quite deliciously on its own. They recommend pairing it with rack of lamb, and it’s versatile enough to complement beef or roast chicken. It’s a good value, too, at only $18 retail at the tasting room in Paso Robles.
This article appears in May 15-22, 2008.