Chronic Cellars Dead Nuts 2016 Paso Robles (United States), 14.4% abv, $24.99

Black berries and currants dominate the nose, but the palate kicks in the spice – nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper as the combination of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and a judicious use of oak yield a full-bodied, satisfying wine.