Austin Hope Mourvedre Syrah 2014

This is a superrich and ripe wine that many will find over the top, but it will certainly wow those looking for extreme concentration. Prune, black currant, blueberry and caramel aromas lead into a thick and raisiny palate of chocolate, baked fruit, gingerbread and coffee syrup flavors.

Crushed blackberry with dried leaves, burned caramel and lots of toasted vanilla bean show on the luxurious nose of this mix of 50% Mourvdre and 50% Syrah. The soft yet zesty palate packs a wondrous array of deep espresso, roasted sausage, fennel spice, shaved milk chocolate and cappuccino flavors.