The 2014 Pessimist is a ripe, sexy effort that's loaded with sweet fruit, licorice, chocolate and hints of oak in its full-bodied, layered personality. Made from a mix of Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Tannat and Grenache aged in 50% new French oak, it won't appeal to traditionalists, yet it's a seriously delicious, mouthful of a wine to drink over the coming couple of years.