2018 Caliza Winery Azimuth
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Inky ruby. Intensely perfumed cassis and cherry aromas open up with air and pick up suggestions of candied flowers, musky herbs and exotic spices. Stains the palate with sappy red/blue fruit, licorice and candied violet flavors that are lifted and sharpened by a smoky mineral element. At once concentrated and energetic in style, finishing with solid, spicy thrust, youthfully grippy tannins and persistent florality. 18% new French oak.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Josh Raynolds
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The 2018 Azimuth showed brilliantly, with rocking notes of blueberries, ripe strawberries, dried flowers, and spice all emerging from the glass. Deep purple-colored and full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a terrific sense of purity, and a great finish. Based on 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, and 20% Syrah, it's going to keep for a solid decade.