Like you always say, it's not a private-school fundraiser until someone throws a punch. To the great dismay of the superintendent, the scrum is upending trays of red velvet macarons and auction ready gift baskets. Benefactors in chocolate-lapelled jackets grappling over pepper-plum tortes. Punch-soaked valedictorians wielding cognac lamb chops like hatchets. Dark-fruit haymakers full of menace and mille-feuille. And by the time the smoke has settled and they're searching for the provocateur, you're already in the parking lot, sipping bourbon with the custodians. 72% Tempranillo, 19% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, 2% Petit Verdot. 1020 cases produced. | Herman Story Wines

...red and black fruits, spice, sandalwood, and peppery herb-driven aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied red that's concentrated, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, tons of ripe tannins, and a great, great finish. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age but will cruise for 15-20 years in cold cellars. 65% Tempranillo, 15% Petit Sirah, 15% Grenache, 5% Syrah. | 96 Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

A warm and inviting spice profile of clove and cinnamon stick are grounded with a volcanic earth sensation. The fruits are bright - a mix of red and black. Lingering, elegant, and accessible with tannins that are present but fine grained... | falling Bright