Gallica, Suzuri Shake Ridge Ranch 2014

"The 2014 Red Wine Shake Ridge Vineyard, Rosemary Cakebread's GSM blend, is rich and deeply expressive, with the Grenache character very much front and center. Sweet red cherry, mint, tobacco, cedar and pomegranate are given an extra kick of aromatic intensity and translucency through the inclusion of 50% whole clusters. Gracious and light on its feet, the 2014 speaks to graciousness above all else. The blend is The blend is 53% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre and 2% Viognier." -- Antonio Galloni