Highland Oaks 2011 16 Crows Cuvée Grenache-Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / 16 Crows Cuvée
Variety: Grenache-Syrah California
Winery: Highland Oaks / Santa Ynez Valley

Prolific winemaker Andrew Murray crafted this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah for the Petras family, and it shows aromas of boysenberry, dark chocolate, coffee and dark licorice. The flavors are a bit wound up, dense yet not thick, with espresso and bitter chocolate most prevalent. This will improve with time.