Deep ruby red with garnet hue. Complex nose with layers of olives, anise, floral, twigs, brambles, strawberries and cherries. Rounded tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus body. Well balance throughout. Love the texture on the palate with layers of strawberries, twigs, graphite, violets and herbs. Long and lingering finish.

Just got back from Napa and trying to do the #DateNightChallenge. First restaurant up is Black Salt in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. This 2013 is made up of 78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvèdre with the majority of the fruit coming from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard. Aged for around 24 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels.

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