This 85% Grenache/15% Syrah had a vine-like, bramble-type flavor, which was striking at first pour. The more time I gave it, though, the better I liked it, as flavors of earth, pebbles and brick came forward. Even after a few days of refrigeration (I had to part ways with this bottle for an out-of-town triathlon) it maintained a great deal of its flavor, though the nose wasn't as apparent. I tend to enjoy spicy thai food and even spicier salsas, so this was just my cup of tea...even if it took me a glass and a half to get used to it. If you like spicy California Zinfandels and don't mind something with a bit of muscle, this might be a good wine to try. It retails at $13-15 a bottle.
Presentation: ****
Nose: ****
Complexity: ****
Value: ***
Overall: ****
