One of the best – if not the best – Sangioveses made in all of California seems to emerge from Pride every year. They only make a small amount of it (about 200 cases, and all 500 ml bottles). In the 2013 Sangiovese the final blend was 76% Sangiovese and 24% Merlot. Deep ruby/plum/purple, its notes of sweet cherry, licorice, pepper, spice and earth are followed by a full-bodied, gorgeously fruity, lush, velvety-textured wine with decent acidity and sweet tannin. This luscious, sexy style of Sangiovese makes a mockery of the frequently disappointing ones that California produced for so many years. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.