Marietta Cellars Christo Vintage 2015

This intense, powerful Syrah-based wine is grown mostly on their McDowell Valley property which has a long history of championing Rhone varietals. Co-fermented with Viognier, the Syrah expresses violet, tar, and rich earth. Petite Sirah from Alexander Valley brings chewy bitter chocolate, while Grenache grown at 1400 feet elevation in the Yorkville Highlands keeps the wine bright and juicy.

Full-bodied and fleshy, this wine is dark and brooding yet silky and smooth. Blend: 64% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 7% Petite Sirah, and 6% Viognier.