Community Tasting Notes 9

• danielito Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 4, 2023 - Classic spicy Esquisto, although bitterness from the 40% stem inclusion detracts a bit. The bitterness is not as overwhelming as it is in the 2016 Esquisto (which ironically had only 30% stem inclusion), but I prefer the pre-2016 renditions of Esquisto.

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• whudock Likes this wine: 92 points

  August 31, 2023 - strong cranberry and cherry fruit. Grenache driven with good spice and oak. well balanced and long finish.

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• gbow wrote:

  September 10, 2022 - Quite reticent. Feels like there’s some stuffing in there but not on full display at the moment. Have 3 more, will leave a year before next one.

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• JustBS wrote:

  October 24, 2021 - Still a bit tight

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• WetRock wrote:

  January 27, 2021 - Spicy nose initially. Herbal among roasty fruits. Roasted red fruits on the palate reminiscent of some more reserved Grenache wines from Languedoc, S Rhone or parts of Spain. A touch of sweetness towards the finish. Medium tannin but in that way much more than you get most Grenache based wines from here on the W Coast. Bright acidity but you have to pay attention for it somewhat as the bitterness of the fruit bites as it hits. Nice with dinner now given the acid/tannin combo. Could improve if the fruit opens a bit more in the next couple years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2017
• Type Red
• Producer Halcon Vineyards
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Esquisto
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion North Coast
• Appellation Yorkville Highlands

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• Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
• In Cellars 167 (49%)
• Consumed 170 (50%)

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