B.LEIGHTON GRATITUDE RED BLEND YAKIMA VALLEY 2017

94 Points James Suckling!  "This field blend of 70% mourvedre, 25% grenache and 5% syrah (co-fermented) has a smooth, silky texture that is captivating and beautiful with crushed berries, such as raspberries. Stone and tea-leaf undertones. It’s full-bodied, yet polished and creamy-textured. Spicy aftertaste with cloves and black pepper. Drink now or hold."  Winemaker's notes -  Beautiful, luscious and alive. Gratitude opens up to blackberry, violet and mint, yet reaches back and flows with complex notes of lemon thyme, orange zest, morels and marjoram. Rich, yet elegant and lovely to drink. It finishes with crushed rock, white pepper and baking spices. Another wine to be thankful for.