Red Blend "The Stand", Tooth & Nail, Paso Robles, CA, 2021

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93Points

The 2021 Audubon Series The Stand is composed of 77% Malbec, 16% Petite Sirah and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and was matured for 12 months in 25% new French oak. The nose explodes with scents of cassis, blueberry, iron, vanilla and turned earth. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, violet-laced fruit. It has a frame of powdery tannins, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a long finish with a pleasing touch of spice.

Jeb Dunnuck 91Points

The most successful in the lineup is the 2021 The Stand, a blend of 85% Petite Sirah, 9% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, and a splash of Viognier. This ripe, concentrated, yet balanced beauty has lots of darker, spiced black fruits, some leafy herbs, chocolate, and peppery notes, medium to full body, and a balanced, layered style that's a joy to drink. It would be one heck of a steak house red and is well made.