Habit, Red Blend, Santa Ynez Valley 2015

Half of this wine is cabernet franc, with the balance cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot. There’s an intensity of fruit and a warmth of flavor here that recalls figs and blackberries in the afternoon sun. Its black pepper savor and suave, fruit-skin textures should grow fine with a little cellar time. Well-priced and well made, for brisket.