Santa Carolina VSC 2019

A hedonistic delivery full of plush dark fruit, blackberries, dark chocolate, black figs and cedar. A rich and opulent style with a full-bodied palate and an attack of fresh acidity. Tannins are firm, round and creamy. A big wine that will go very well with steak. 45% petite sirah, 25% petit verdot, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 10% carmenere and 5% malbec. Drink or hold [through end of the decade]. Score – 93. (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 7, 2023)