Margerum 2012 M5 Red (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend
Winery: Margerum / M5

This early peek at Margerum’s 2012 Rhône-style red wines holds the promise of future great releases from the acclaimed vintage. The wine, a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Counoise, is enormous in ripe red cherries, red currants, cola and oak flavors, and while the acidity is fine, it’s soft enough to drink now.