A nice tension between the two major players in this blend - Carignane and Petite Sirah - makes for an exciting balance of acidity and tannins. It's like a big rounded mid-palate meaty ball of luscious fruit already integrated with the tannin, savory but not heavy or lumbering. Lots of wild black cherry and some pepper leading to lingering earthy bittersweet chocolate with a little cola. Steer toward something with pepperoni, salami or a lean grilled steak.