2017 Avenger
70% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache Avenger is the Syrah based blend that started the Villa Creek brand in 2001. This Avenger is a handsome, athletic creature that straddles both the old world and new. Ethereal aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, boysenberry, crushed rock, and graphite lead to a palate that is both rich and elegant with fantastic concentration, stunning purity, and perfect balance. Drink 2020-2030
96 pts - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
2017 High Road
40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre. It has been years since Grenache has taken center stage in this wine. Dark and heady, it expresses intoxicating notes of exotic red and purple fruits, licorice, orange peel and spice. Generous but not heavy on its feet it conjures black fruits, watermelon, five spice, with a wonderful umami component that has you wanting for more. Drink 2020-2030
96 pts - Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
