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tomherer Likes this wine: 94 points
March 18, 2018 - Have had this in the cellar for a few years now and given it the cold shoulder for reasons unbeknownst. Perhaps the wax capsule was a deterrent, or the $20 WineBid price tag demoted my perception of its status? Anyway, this is NOT a $20 wine, either by way of SRP, or most importantly, quality. Confidently pays homage to CDP without losing its sense of California. The blending skill here is extraordinary -- the Grenache gives just enough of its spicy, sappy red fruitiness while remaining completely elegant and classy, and the Syrah and Mourvedre supply their own personality without being overbearing. The separate-but-together-ness of the varieties make for complexity and incredible balance. Texture is gorgeous at year eight -- silky with the tannins completely resolved. One of the best domestic GSMs I've ever had -- it's like the love child of Epoch and Chateau Beaucastel. Incredible.
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