2010 Relic "Ritual" Red Wine Napa Valley


The aromas are dark but there are plums and cherries there. Sweet, round fruit. Cherries, blueberries, fresh and bright on the palate. Lovely acidity and balance. Fine, sharp tannins that work well with the bright fruit. Finishes a bit short but bright and red fruited. Very nice, not complex, but pleasing. Could drink well for another 4 or 5 years. 47% Mourvedre, 21% Carignane, 15% Grenache, 12% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah. "B+"

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