description: A savory nose of roasted red pepper and marinated black olives makes this wine from the Santa Ynez Valley's first estate winery stand out from the crowd. There are green elements that some may consider unwanted, but the round, peppery spiciness makes for an intriguing, distinctive palate. This would go well with a New York strip and could stand up to prime rib with horseradish.
variety: Merlot