Moving on to the reds and a blend of 48% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre and 2% Viognier, the 2010 The Offering dishes out loads of blackberry, kirsch, licorice, pepper and hints of chocolate in a full-bodied, voluptuously styled package. It’s an outstanding, full-flavored effort to drink through 2016. Drink now-2016.
Made by Curt Schalchlin, these are all impressive wines that don’t hold back on flavor or richness, yet always stay beautifully drinkable and fresh. Across the board, the 2010s are more tannic and firm than some past releases and most warrant another 6-12 months or so of bottle age.
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