With the 1v1 Joust mode and the battle-centric Arena mode alongside the more traditional stylemap, SMITE is looking to distance itself from other titles in the same vein and present itself as a unique alternative while maintaining a heavy emphasis on competitive gaming.
To me it captures the spirit of the California cabernet style that put Napa on the map: it is big, dark, rich and fruity, the kind of wine that goes great with red meat, but in the case of Caymus, it is so delicious and so well structured it is equally good on its own.