Teusner-Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 (RP91+)

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Avatar, a Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz blend, has a beautiful nose of kirsch, warm mulberries, potpourri and powdered cinnamon with hints of Szechuan pepper and allspice. Medium to full-bodied, it offers surprising elegance in the mouth, with good fruit intensity matched by freshness and silky tannins, finishing long and spicy.