Coming from the Quintessence and Angela's vineyards on Red Mountain, the 2018 Wild Eyed Syrah is deep magenta at the center with purple highlights and boasts an electric pink rim. Aromas of crème de violette, roasted espresso bean, black pepper and blackberry jus sing in unison from the glass. Full-bodied and generously structured, the palate is juicy yet firm with gripping tannins before giving way to a myriad of black-berried expressions. The Syrah lingers with a slightly boozy finish and a persistent tannic edge. Just under 10,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 18 months in 20% new French oak.