The 2019 Audacious is a blend of 31% Grenache, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carignan and 17% Syrah, matured 19 months in 51% new French oak. Medium ruby-purple, it has dynamic aromas ranging from cassis and blue fruit to tobacco, bay leaves and dark spices, and it reveals lovely floral nuances with time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate has a soft, dusty texture, seamless acidity and a fan of spice and floral notes on the long, uplifted finish.

The 2019 Audacious is another interesting blend from this estate that has tons to love. Ripe red and black berry fruits, toasted spice, chalky minerality, and ground pepper are just some of the nuances here, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, seamless texture, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. I'm a big fan, and this knockout bottle of wine will drink well for a decade. The blend is 31% Grenache, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carignan, and 17% Syrah, aged in 51% new French oak.

Vivid ruby. Expressive, smoke-accented raspberry, cherry cola, exotic spice and floral aromas show fine clarity and pick up a mocha nuance with air. Chewy and broad in the mouth, offering concentrated red and dark berry liqueur, fruitcake and candied lavender flavors that show energetic back-end cut. The long, sappy finish features resonating cherry and spice notes and steadily building tannins. 51% new French oak.