Rhône-styled GSM blends are among the easiest to enjoy and have become brisk sellers. That’s true for this Grenache (41%) and Mourvèdre (20%) from Candy Mountain and Syrah (39%) from Dineen — two sites at opposite ends of the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area. It’s stylish, complex and — thanks to Noah Reed Fox’s winemaking — fun to pick out the components. Moist bramble, roasted coffee and whiff of game set the table for delicious flavors of Cherries Jubilee and ripe strawberries. The saucy and vibrant structure is capped with pinches of violet and nutmeg. Qualifying awards: Sunset International (gold), Pacific Northwest (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 400 cases
Alcohol: 15.1%
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