The 2018 Le Artishasic Vin Rouge Red Blend is a captivating expression of winemaking artistry, seamlessly blending traditional varietals to create a symphony of flavors. Crafted with precision, this red blend exhibits a rich tapestry of dark fruit, such as blackberries and plums, intertwined with subtle notes of cedar and vanilla. WinemakerArtie Johnsonmasterfully combines rich, Old World Rhne varietiesGrenache,Syrah, andMourvdreto create a thoroughly New World take on the classicChteauneuf-du-Pape. This full-bodied red blend is outrageously rich on the palate, offering well-balanced, integrated notes. Johnson uses just a touch of Syrah to draw out the wines peppery-spice and accent the red-fruit-rich Grenache and brambly Mourvdre.