2020 | Walson Holland Melange Rouge | California | USA

Lastly, and a similar blend to the 2019, the 2020 Mélange Rouge checks in as 55% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and equal parts Graciano and Mourvèdre. It offers a slightly darker style in its blackberry and blueberry fruit as well as notes of ground pepper, smoked game, violets, and iron. Richly textured, full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully balanced, it's another layered, complete, incredibly impressive wine from this estate that readers will love. It should easily evolve for 10-15 years.

96 Pts Jeb Dennuck