35% Grenache, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carignan, 16% Syrah      $88
The 2022 Audacious is a bold, harmonious blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, and Syrah, aged 22 months in a blend of barrels, puncheons and Foudre, providing both elegance and edge. On the nose, layers of red fruit—candied cherry and ripe currant—intertwine with floral notes of dried hibiscus and a savory herbaceous streak from the Cabernet. Grenache leads on the palate with an explosion of red fruit, wrapped in fine-grained Cabernet tannins that give structure and lift. Carignan contributes vivid freshness and citrus-driven tension, while Syrah deepens the experience with dark spice, earthy minerality, and an iron-core-like structure. The oak is deftly integrated, lending notes of clove, cardamom, and a gentle touch of vanilla, never overshadowing the fruit. A crushed-river-stone minerality runs through the mid-palate, grounding the wine with a sense of place. This vintage exudes balance—vibrant aromatics, sculpted texture, and seamless fruit interplay—harmoniously intertwined. Each varietal brings its personality, yet the wine feels unified and complete. Audacious is as cerebral as it is delicious, offering a reason to linger and return to the glass, again and again.