Torbreck The Steading 2014

Blended of 77% Grenache, 15% Mataro and 8% Shiraz, the 2014 The Steading has a pale to medium garnet color and gives relatively understated dried mulberry, preserved plums and Chinese five spice notes with hints of black pepper, earth and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with plenty of spicy expressiveness to match the dried berry and earthy flavors, it is rich and supple with a long pepper-laced finish. - Lisa Perroti-Brown.