Zaca Mesa Inceptive
Red Blend Estate,
Santa Ynez Valley

Current Release: 2017

Region:
Santa Ynez Valley, CA

The 2017 Inceptive is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, aged in a combination of neutral oak barrels, Italian concrete tanks, and amphora vessels. Concentrated aromas of dried raspberry, boysenberry pie, cured meats, and tobacco are lifted by subtle notes of purple flowers and sage. The plush, cascading tannins carry flavors of plum and charred black cherry, that slowly transition to a chalky tension, reflective of our Monterey shale laden soils.