2016 Sanguis Syrah Misfit
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The 2016 Misfit is, as the name suggests, a mix of varieties that didn't work in the other releases. Checking in as 35% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Grenache, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Petite Sirah, and the rest Viognier, it offers a big, chewy style that carries lots of black fruits, chocolate, ground pepper, rare meat, melted licorice, and violets. It doesn't have the elegance of the top releases here, but it packs serious amounts of fruit while staying balanced and nicely textured. It has plenty of chewy tannins, so give bottles a year or two. It should keep for 7-8 years or so.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Misfit is a deeply intriguing blend of Syrah and Cabernet Franc, with dollops of Grenache, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Viognier. Bright aromatics from the Franc complement a range of dark fruit flavors in a racy, potent wine that hits so many high notes. The tannins need time to soften, but there is more than enough fruit and overall stuffing to allow that to happen. The Misfit is another wine that is vibrant, alluring and flat-out delicious.
The 2016 Misfit is a blend of 35% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Grenache, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Petite Sirah and 5% Viognier. Medium to deep ruby in the glass, it has a tightly coiled nose, scents of roasted coffee bean, garrigue, olive, prosciutto and warm red cherries emerging slowly, with black cherry jam, warm blackberries, crushed blueberries, boysenberry and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, silky and wonderful savory, fruit and spice layers blossom in the mouth, framed by ripe, plushly textured tannins and juicy acidity, finishing very long and very layered. Stunning. Try to keep your paws off, but honestly, I won't blame you if you can't wait.