Alluring, with enticing aromas of anise, warm fruitcake and violet, while the core of cherry, raspberry and boysenberry coulis flavors races in. The finish has a fresh, racy edge. Drink now through 2023. 830 cases made.

The 2015 Vacqueyras Tradition is a suave, supple blend with an unusually high proportion of Syrah (50%), the rest is Grenache (42%) and Mourvèdre (8%). It sees no new oak, allowing the berries and stone fruit nuances to flow easily across the medium to full-bodied palate, with silky tannins fanning out on the licorice and pepper-tinged finish.