Brian Benson 2013 Neapolitan Pussycat Red (Paso Robles)

Country: US / Neapolitan Pussycat
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend California
Winery: Brian Benson / Paso Robles

This bottling of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre presents a dusty, slightly sweet-smelling nose, with blackberry syrup and leather aromas. Juicy blueberries and blackberries lead into a sip laced with licorice, tobacco and lava rock, finishing on a note of burnt caramel. It’s quite dense so needs lots of time to open up.