2016 Machete Petite Sirah   

Violet ink in the glass, a nose of black plums, cassis, and cacao engage. The robust entry consists of a progressing palate of blackberry and boysenberry compote, a reduction of dark plum and ripe figs, and pure Amarena cherry. Flashes of vanilla and trace s of minerality evolve into chalky tannins and a smooth lingering finish.