The 2021 The Barbarous Heart checks in as 42% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 28% Mourvèdre that spent 18 months in neutral 500-liter puncheons and concrete eggs. It's deeper hued compared to the Grenache release and offers a gorgeous nose of ripe blackberries, ground pepper, candied violets, and crushed stone. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins. It's another remarkable effort from winemaker Chris Peterson that offers pleasure today yet will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and shine over the following decade.