55% Grenache, 45% Merlot from steep vines planted in the Renaissance Vineyard on granite at over 2000 ft elevation. The Grenache dominates here, and the first vintage from the early 2000s was so rich and dense they called it 'Holy Shit!' but had to tone it down for the actual labels. Nowadays it's nearly a chillable, chuggable red, but it's missing none of their signature depth, terroir, or character. Lifted, finessed, notes of red plum, cherry, and a slight bit of funk. A terrific way to get introduced to Clos Saron