Archium 2013 Dissident Red (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Dissident
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend California
Winery: Archium / Santa Ynez Valley

Bright on the nose with purple fruit, black raspberry and dried strawberry, this blend holds 34% Syrah, 33% Grenache and 33% Mourvèdre. Aromas gain complexity thanks to asphalt in the background and a lifting dried-mint scent. Tar, dried cherry, tart pomegranate and cranberry show on the palate, along with floral elements of hibiscus and rose.