Grenache Carignan Mourvèdre (GCM), Central Valley, 2021

Again, ungrafted, from oldstock vines, aged for 10-12 months in small barrels and unfiltered. A deep purple opaque appearance. It shows medium-intensity, polished aromas on the nose: plum brandy, tar, smoke, black olives, blackberry preserve and gingerbread. With a medium acidity and dry on the palate, it has a medium extract, medium fine-textured tannins and a medium body. A little rustic it still has a nice presence on the palate with lovely length and intensity and offers chicory root, black plum reduction and blue-/blackberry preserves towards a medium finish. 2024-2026–IR