The Contradiction Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2010

The 2010 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre is a blend of 50% Grenache, 26% Shiraz and 24% Mourvedre. It presents a medium garnet-purple color and aromas of raspberry tart, cherry preserves and black raspberries with touches of earth, black pepper and nutmeg. Full-bodied with tons of ripe red berry and spice flavors in the mouth, it has a medium level of velvety tannins and lively acid backbone, finishing long. Drink it now through 2016+. Score - 90. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)