2014 Caliza Winery Azimuth

Composed of 38% Mourvèdre, 33% Grenache and 29% Syrah (all estate), the 2014 Azimuth presents a medium to deep garnet-purple color and broody, earthy nose of warm black berries and black plums plus suggestions of mossy bark, loam and underbrush. The full-bodied palate reveals perfumed layers and plenty of savory interest to add to the understated fruit, featuring firm, ripe, rounded tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with great length and depth. This is a great one for those that love more restrained, savory styles. Just give it another year or two in bottle and drink it over the next 15+.

The 2014 Azimuth checks in as a blend of 38% Mourvèdre, 33% Grenache, and 29% Syrah that spent 18 months in French oak. Black cherries, currants, smoked herbs and licorice give way to a rich, nicely balanced, textured red whose only downside is that the finish drops off a touch faster that I'd expect. Still, it's a beautifully layered and complex wine to drink over the coming 7-8 years. I continue to love the wines from Carl Bowker’s Caliza Winery. Located just beside Booker Vineyard, Carl makes a big, rich, yet balanced style of red, as well as smokin’ good white.