Notes: An ode to the prodigious GSM's of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Strawberry, raspberry, garrigue, porcini and smoked meats unite seamlessly in a textbook example of what is means for a wine to be "light on its feet." The finesse, power and elegance are proof that Grenache is a team player and is exceptional in a blend: 43.5% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 13% Graciano and 8.5% Petite Sirah from Bien Nacido, Stolpman, Santa Barbara Highlands, Sanger and Ranco Boa Vista. This juice harmonizes better than Boyz II Men and is so damn smooth you're going to think there's a hole in the bottle! Each component aged separately in cold cellar for 21 months before bottling. 23 barrels produced, 70% new French oak, 25% whole clusters, 15.7% abv.