J. Rickards Kindred

(40% Zin, 40% Petit Syrah, 20% Caribbean) Decanted to breath (no sediment), dark blackcurrant color, initially small mixed grapy nose, initially somewhat tight with flavor present just in front middle of mouth. Let breathe for awhile, and then finished bottle, nose opened some continuing to emphasize the grapes with a foundational nose rather than fruit or berries, flavor of grape mix flows from front of mouth through lingering finish.