2021 Tablas Creek Vineyard Grenache, Adelaida District, Paso Robles   

A lovely garnet color. An amazing vibrant nose of red licorice and grape, deepened with peppery spice. The mouth is exuberant, with sweet red fruit held in check with vibrant acids and some serious tannins. The finish shows sweet spice and more licorice. A great wine to demonstrate that intense flavors are possible without dark color. Drink any time in the next six to ten years.