The 2017 Caldera comes from the Goldbud vineyard, farmed by Ron Mansfield, and is blended of 32% Mourvèdre , 41% Grenache and 27% Counoise, aged 16 months in neutral 600-liter French demi-muids. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up a beguiling perfume of cracked black pepper, cinnamon stick, cloves and potpourri with a core of kirsch and black raspberries plus a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied with a plush texture and tons of spiced red and black fruits, it finishes long and peppery. 150 cases produced.