Twisted Oak 2007 River of Skulls Dalton Vineyard Red (Calaveras County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend
Winery: Twisted Oak / River of Skulls Dalton Vineyard

You want black pepper? You’ll get plenty of it in this dry, interesting Rhône blend of Mourvèdre and Syrah. It has briary flavors of wild blackberries, with an edge of leather, tobacco and herbs, and is thoroughly dry. Pretty tannic, too. An interesting wine, and one to watch.