Écluse 2013 Improv Red (Paso Robles)

Country: US / Improv
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Écluse / Paso Robles

A nontraditional blend of 44% Zinfandel, 31% Syrah, 15% Merlot and 10% Petite Sirah, this bottling shows tight blueberry, milk chocolate, river rocks and rose petals on the dynamic nose. The palate is juicy with more blueberry and vanilla, but bound by a plum-skin tartness and a decently strong tannic grip.