2011 Flowers Perennial

(a blend of 48% pinot noir, 44% syrah, 4% pinot meunier, 3% dolcetto and 1% chardonnay): Dark red. Musky blackberry and cherry pit scents are complicated by notes of licorice, underbrush and mocha. Offers sappy dark berry and bitter cherry flavors that take on a tart edge with air, along with a touch of rhubarb. Finishes with good cut, grip and gentle tannins, leaving a note of orange marmalade behind. (JR)