Showing a cool-climate-like vibe in its pepper, olive, gamey and dark-fruited profile, the 2013 MJM (92% Syrah, 7% Grenache and 1% Viognier) is ripe, supple and beautifully balanced and seamless on the palate. With integrated acidity, fine, present tannin and a great finish, drink this fabulous Syrah over the coming decade or more. This cuvée is a blend of favorite barrels and comes mostly from the John Sebastiano Vineyard, yet has smaller amounts from Stolpman, Thompson and Harrison-Clarke.

Dark and deeply structured, with ripe blueberry, bittersweet chocolate and espresso aromas to the flavors of smoky dark plum, licorice and pepper. (TF, Web-2017)