Zesty and spicy, with appealing raspberry, dried cherry and smoky cinnamon flavors that persist toward fine-grained tannins. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2024. 445 cases made.

Lastly, the 2016 Simone is also outstanding and has loads of character. A blend of 52% Grenache and 48% Mourvèdre brought up in 30% new barrels, its offers terrific blueberry-like fruits as well as notes of spiced meats, ground pepper, and leafy herbs. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and balanced, it will be even better with a handful of years of bottle age and I suspect drink beautifully through 2026.

The 2016 Simone is a blend of 52% Grenache and 48% Mourvèdre made in a pleasantly rustic style, reminiscent of an Italian variety with notes of Earl Grey tea leaves, dark cherries, blood orange peel and Angostura bitters. The palate is medium-bodied with intense, bitters-laced fruits, a pleasantly rustic frame and a juicy pop of freshness on the spicy finish. 445 cases were produced.