Looking at Cris’s current release reds, the 2011 Garnacha is drop-dead gorgeous. Fermented with 75% whole cluster and aged one-third in tank and two-thirds in 50% new puncheons, it offers up thrilling amounts of blackberry, toasted spice, licorice, pepper and background meatiness as well as a medium to full-bodied, rich, mouth coating texture. Dense and concentrated, yet also graceful and light on its feel, it’s a great Grenache and will drink well through 2019. Drink now-2019. One of my favorite estates, Cris Cherry’s Villa Creek is located on the western side of Paso Robles, high up off Peachy Canyon Road. He continues to experiment with Rhone and increasingly Spanish (think Rioja and Priorat) varieties, as well as with varying amount of whole-cluster inclusion. The wines offer singular, unique profiles, with loads of flavor and character. Tel. (805) 238-7145; www.villacreekwine.com