From mostly older vines in the historic San Joaquin Delta region, this bottling of Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Alicante Bouschet is lavish in so many ways. The nose is rich with chai, cream, mocha, gingerbread and black cherry aromas, while the palate offers roasted black plum, fig paste and spice rack flavors.

Well-built if a bit understated, this blend is appealing for its smoky spice, cherry and sweet anise flavors. Mourvèdre, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Grenache Noir. Drink now through 2028. 1,266 cases made.