(made entirely in stainless steel, from bush vines planted between 1,200 and 1,950 feet above sea level): Brilliant ruby. Deeply pitched cherry compote and blackberry aromas are lifted and sharpened by a peppery nuance and a floral element. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering intense dark berry and licorice flavors along with hints of candied flowers and bitter chocolate. Distinctly dark in character for the variety, especially compared to southern French Grenache, which typically skews to a redder fruit profile. Gentle tannins give shape to a long, smooth, fruit-driven finish, which leaves a sweet dark berry note behind. It's hard to top this wine for value.