*8R* 2017 The Paring Red (Santa Barbara, CA)

Weight: 8R

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

Region: California, United States 

Juicy yet structured, with powerful notes of candied blackberry, fresh tobacco, wet earth, and blackcurrant. Gentle tannins carry you toward a long, precise finish that gleefully toes the line between rich oak and bright acidity.