Newton 2008 The Puzzle Red (Spring Mountain District)

Country: US / The Puzzle
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Newton / Spring Mountain District

Couldn’t get any riper, with an explosion of blackberries, cherries, currants, plums, and cola, not to mention plenty of toasty, caramelized oak. Trades complexity and subtlety for sheer power. It’s mostly Merlot, with a splash of Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.