Lone Madrone 2013 Oveja Negra Red (Paso Robles Willow Creek District)

Country: US / California
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend
Winery: Lone Madrone / Oveja Negra

With 58% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 2% Counoise grapes from the dry-farmed, head-pruned Old Oak Vineyard (formerly Sheep Camp Creek), this wine shows dried black cherries, pencil lead, uncrushed cloves and nutmeg on the nose. The palate is flatter, with cooked cherries as well as other dried purple and red fruits.