Jamie Slone Wines 2012 Super Tuscan Red (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Super Tuscan
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Jamie Slone Wines / Santa Ynez Valley

Aromas of ripe grapes and vanilla make for a lush, inviting nose on this fruit-forward bottling of 49.5% Sangiovese, 49.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec. The juicy palate shows blackberries and black cherries as well as licorice and dark chocolate, with strong tannins giving textural balance.