Villa Creek’s "Avenger" is the winery's gateway red—a wine designed to bridge the gap between Old World structure and New World opulence. While it carries the hallmark power of Paso Robles, it does so with a sense of agility and weightless mouthfeel that has earned it a devoted following among collectors and casual drinkers alike. The 2022 vintage is a Syrah-dominated powerhouse Rhone blend, composed of 50% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 17% Grenache, 12% Petite Sirah, and 1% Mourvèdre. In the glass, it shows a deep red color, leading into an energetic and seductive nose of ripe blackberries, flowery incense, and Moroccan spices, accented by savory hints of smoked meats and sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is lush and polished, layering dark fruit, plum, and espresso with a balancing lift of natural acidity. Aged for 15 months in a combination of French and Hungarian oak, it possesses a svelte richness and grippy tannins that suggest a long life ahead in the cellar. This irresistable release is a quintessential expression of West Side Paso’s limestone-driven terroir.