What a surprise -- my purchase notes indicate <150 bottles' production; delightful easy-drinker, well-made if a bit simple, but a lot of fun with grilled salmon.
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Slick, beef jerky, black-raspberry; very drying moderate tannins; good underlying earth and brown sugar. GMS, new Freanch oak 22 mo. Very pure Paso style. 91-92 with time.
2013: Fruity, chocolate-cherries, plush and soft, with a little sour note. Not as strong as the 2012--lower tannins, less grip, a bit disjointed in the alcohol at present. Give it time? 89
2011: 80% Mourvedre in this vintage: blackberries and jerky, sour tangy finish with good acid structure. Dusty tannins, earthy finish with ripe blackberry core. Coming along nicely actually. Maybe Mourvedre in 2011 was a good choice! 91+
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This is excellent -- if I'd tasted it blind, I would have pegged it for a Chateauneuf in 4th gear, not quite at that Ferrand/Janesse sort of place, but complex and full-bodied with a mint/licorice aftertaste. Goes on forever. One hint: if you open this now, decant at least 3-4 hours, or the tannins will saw your face off. This was much better on the second day.
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Enjoyed over two evenings. Full attractive aromas of crushed strawberries and blackberries, toasted herbs and meat. Palate has pure, concentrated and juicy black fruit. The flavors are fresh fruit and herb driven. Neutral oak treatment frames but does not impart any obtrusive flavors. Strong acid backbone leaves a lush, juicy impression and provides grip. Finish is more dark and earthy - with black fruit, olive and light funky note. Power with elegance and restraint. Quite nice.
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6/12/2018 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful Syrah.
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5/20/2018 - macavity wrote: 91 Points
Anytime a wine gives me the smell of a barrel room I'm good to go. This one does that and more excellent flavor profile balance and finish.
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11/3/2017 - macavity Likes this wine: 92 Points
Earhly nose, with a smooth berry mid palate. Long finish with no hint of heat. Excellent with roasted chicken.
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1/9/2017 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very enjoyable.
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7/18/2016 - rharl wrote: 93 Points
What a surprise -- my purchase notes indicate <150 bottles' production; delightful easy-drinker, well-made if a bit simple, but a lot of fun with grilled salmon.
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10/4/2015 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Slick, beef jerky, black-raspberry; very drying moderate tannins; good underlying earth and brown sugar. GMS, new Freanch oak 22 mo. Very pure Paso style. 91-92 with time.
2013: Fruity, chocolate-cherries, plush and soft, with a little sour note. Not as strong as the 2012--lower tannins, less grip, a bit disjointed in the alcohol at present. Give it time? 89
2011: 80% Mourvedre in this vintage: blackberries and jerky, sour tangy finish with good acid structure. Dusty tannins, earthy finish with ripe blackberry core. Coming along nicely actually. Maybe Mourvedre in 2011 was a good choice! 91+
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5/11/2015 - ledocq Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is excellent -- if I'd tasted it blind, I would have pegged it for a Chateauneuf in 4th gear, not quite at that Ferrand/Janesse sort of place, but complex and full-bodied with a mint/licorice aftertaste. Goes on forever. One hint: if you open this now, decant at least 3-4 hours, or the tannins will saw your face off. This was much better on the second day.
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4/7/2015 - Nanda wrote: 93 Points
Enjoyed over two evenings. Full attractive aromas of crushed strawberries and blackberries, toasted herbs and meat. Palate has pure, concentrated and juicy black fruit. The flavors are fresh fruit and herb driven. Neutral oak treatment frames but does not impart any obtrusive flavors. Strong acid backbone leaves a lush, juicy impression and provides grip. Finish is more dark and earthy - with black fruit, olive and light funky note. Power with elegance and restraint. Quite nice.
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