Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Vibrant raspberry, cherry, blueberry and floral scents are complicated by suggestions of botanical herbs and exotic spices. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering intense, finely detailed red and blue fruit liqueur and spicecake flavors and a subtle lavender nuance. Fine-grained tannins lend gentle grip to a wonderfully long, focused finish that leaves suave floral pastille, vanilla and Moroccan spice notes behind.

The 2019 Heart Stone Vineyard is mostly Graciano, Grenache, and Syrah but has a small amount of Mataro, Petite Sirah, Viognier and Touriga Nacional. Rocking levels of red and blue fruits, white pepper, and sandalwood all emerge from the glass, and it’s full-bodied, with a pure, polished mouthfeel, silky tannins, and one heck of a great finish. It has some up-front appeal, yet I see no reason it shouldn’t evolve for 15 years or more.

The 2019 Heart Stone Vineyard, a blend of 32% Graciano, 30% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 8% Mataro, 4% Petite Sirah, 1% Touriga Nacional and 1% Viognier, has a toned-down but perfumed expression this vintage. Its aromas-blue and black berries accented by tones of mint, earth, coffee beans and purple flowers-evolve as the wine spends time in the glass. Medium-bodied, with a silty texture and fresh acidity, the palate offers floral fruits and a long, uplifted finish.

A gutsy blend, broad-shouldered in structure and jammed with personality, offering black raspberry, smoked pepper, fruitcake spices and crushed stone accents that build toward firm tannins. Graciano, Grenache, Syrah, Mataro, Petite Sirah, Viognier and Touriga Nacional. Best from 2023 through 2032. 585 cases made.