The Ramparts has a captivating levity and brightness that can be enjoyed now or savored later. 2022 was characterized by higher yields and a focus on fruit-forward profiles rather than structural intensity. This wine emphasizes vibrancy and approachability, which is particularly noticeable in this release of The Ramparts. This is a beautifully nuanced Southern Rhône blend from the Red Mountain AVA that showcases their dedication to balance and consistency.Blend: 55% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 6% Counoise A complete, well-integrated blend that's easy to love, the 2022 The Ramparts combines 55% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 6% Counoise from Red Heaven Vineyard. Structured and full-bodied in style, it dazzles in white pepper, garrigue, and lavender, so deliciously feral yet finessed, the lilac aromatics remaining long after the wine is done. Enjoy through 2037. Coming from the Red Heaven Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA, this wine is effusively perfumed with sweet cherries and an unmistakable note of spicy tomato and hoisin sauce. The palate is darkly fruited and plush with spicy black plums, an exotic spice blend and an opulent finish buoyed by a note of green peppercorn. Svelte and expressive, with graceful flavors of raspberry and plum accented by smoky spices and garrigue as this sails along the elegant finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Counoise.