VERMILLION Sierra Foothills-Sonoma County 2017 $35 (92 points)

Plump and supple, with jammy black raspberry and pomegranate flavors that are laced with notes of licorice, smoky grilled herb and pepper. Glides on the finish toward fine-grained tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2027.