Superb, the 2011 Willow Creek Cuvee checks in as a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre, fermented with 40% whole cluster, which was aged in 40% new French oak. Ripe and sexy, with decadent blackberry, black raspberry, toasted spices, licorice and dried stem-styled aromas, it is meaty and chewy on the palate, with full-bodied richness, excellent mid-palate depth and ripe tannin. It’s impressive and will have upwards of a decade of longevity. Drink now-2021. 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