Important Update From the Founder

Rhone Rangers - American Rhone Celebration

City Winery, Chicago, IL

Tasted September 11, 2013 by beezer6 with 468 views

Flight 1 (5 notes)

Red

2011 Cass Grenache USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

90 points

Spicy, red pepper. Bright fruit.

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Red

2010 Cass Rockin' One Red USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

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Red

2010 Cass Syrah Backbone USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Geneseo District

93 points

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White - Sparkling

2010 Cass Grenache Blanc Brut USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

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Red

2011 Cass Mourvèdre USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

91 points

Savory elements.

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Flight 2 (6 notes)

Red

2010 Cypher Winery Mourvèdre El Pelon USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

Real nice. Savory and spicy fruit.

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Rosé

2010 Cypher Winery Pistil USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

88 points

Minerals. Peach.

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Red

2010 Cypher Winery Grenache USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

Lighter. Olives.

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Red

2010 Cypher Winery Anarchy USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

89 points

Spicy.

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Red

2010 Cypher Winery The Peasant USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

91 points

Clean acid on finish.

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Red

2010 Cypher Winery Kiler Canyon Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

91 points

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Flight 3 (3 notes)

White

2011 Donelan Vénus USA, California, Sonoma County

91 points

Tropical, creamy, cotton linen.

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Red

2010 Donelan Cuvée Moriah USA, California, Sonoma County

92 points

Savory.

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Red

2010 Donelan Syrah Cuvée Christine USA, California, Sonoma County

93 points

Awesome. Really juicy and distinctive.

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Flight 4 (4 notes)

Red

2010 Law Estate Wines Intrepid USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

94 points

Awesome. Big and ripe. Meaty and smoke. Very savory.

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Red

2010 Law Estate Wines Sagacious USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

93 points

Riper. Meat, nice finish.

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Red

2010 Law Estate Wines Audacious USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

Earthy.

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Red

2010 Law Estate Wines Beguiling USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Adelaida District

92 points

Spicy and minty.

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Flight 5 (3 notes)

Red

2009 Mira Winery Syrah Hyde Vineyard USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

92 points

Thick and rich. Creamy and well endowed. Long finish.

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Red

2011 Quivira Elusive USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

89 points

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Red

2008 Stage Left Cellars Syrah The Scenic Route Del Rio Vineyard USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley

92 points

Robust, meaty. Road tar and black rock.

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Flight 6 (4 notes)

Red

2011 Austin Hope Grenache USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Templeton Gap District

91 points

Peppery and meaty. Gray peppercorns.

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Red

2011 Austin Hope Syrah Hope Family Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

90 points

Minerals, bacon, rich and thick.

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White

2010 Stage Left Cellars The Go Getter USA, California, Central Coast

90 points

Round and plump.

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Red

2011 Quivira Mourvèdre USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

90 points

Peppery. Light feminine. Flowers.

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Flight 7 (4 notes)

Red

2011 Villa Creek Avenger USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

93 points

Awesome. Rich and savory. Well extracted.

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Red

2011 Villa Creek High Road James Berry Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

94 points

Killer. Young and bursting with fruit and white pepper.

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Red

2010 Villa Creek Mourvèdre Damas Noir USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

91 points

Cinnamon, red rock, elegant mocha.

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Red

2011 Villa Creek Willow Creek Cuvée USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

92 points

Chocolate, candied red pepper. Unique styling.

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Rhone Rangers - American Rhone Celebration

City Winery, Chicago, IL

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