The 2017 Basic Black is a classic, old-school field blend of co-fermented red varieties, in this case Tempranillo, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Early Burgundy and Carignane. Rich and powerful in feel, the 2017 delivers the goods, with tons of complexity from the field blend. Dried flowers, sage, mint, lavender and spice are laced into a core of plush dark fruit.