I have to agree with the last note on this one. Silky smooth, with impeccably balanced red fruit and herbs. Impressive complexity for the price. Give it an hour or two in the decanter though.
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Wow - my notes are completely different than those that have come before me. I think that this is a fantastic example of my favorite kind of wine - a soft, luxurious, giving Grenache-based wine from the Southern Rhone. Can any wine on earth compete with this for fruit-driven gratification with easy-to-notice complexity with a lusty finish that cries out for additional glasses? We found this soft, fruit-forward with the classic aching garrigue in the back end. This style (fruit-forward Southern Rhone Grenache) that I miss when I don't drink frequently enough.
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Mostly red fruits on the nose with a hint of herbal and bitters. Light in body with a nice precision. Good fruit, very soft and plush. Finish a bit sabotaged by the soft structure. Very nice w/ a summer supper and especially w/ soft aged goat cheese.
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A bit of plum and garrigue on the nose. Round and polished with herbal, licorice, red fruit, and plum flavors. Somewhat bitter herbs and licorice take over on the finish. Well made, but lack of acidity detracts.
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Deep color-licorice and tobacco nose. Clear tastes of the Syrah and Grenache and the 30% Carignan make for a very distinctive and old world flavor-Very interesting and enjoyable find
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This is the first wine I ordered from Garagiste and it is a great value. It has great plum fruit with black earth and touches of herb (lavender and sage). It is very nicely integrated--interesting but not overpowering. It was described by Garagiste as being "feminine" in style. I have no idea what the hell that is supposed to mean, but this wine proves that a touch of restraint in the wine making process can be a very good thing. There is a purity and simplicity in this wine that is very appealing.
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8/13/2012 - jimmymac wrote: 90 Points
Thyme and lavender faded a bit now replaced by licorice and tobacco. Still intriguingly different and delightful. Wish I had more.
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10/16/2010 - jimmymac wrote: 90 Points
Probably at it's peak right now. Beautifiully smooth with that mix of fruit and herbs.
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3/9/2009 - tmoritz1 wrote: 88 Points
Very nice aanc complex mix of fruit .Smooth taste but lacks acidity which is the only draw back-Very much an old world style wine
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2/18/2009 - AndrewSGHall wrote: flawed
Messed up with medicinal notes and off-flavors. No better day 2. An off bottle.
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1/13/2009 - danibus wrote: 91 Points
I have to agree with the last note on this one. Silky smooth, with impeccably balanced red fruit and herbs. Impressive complexity for the price. Give it an hour or two in the decanter though.
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1/4/2009 - caldwell wrote: 92 Points
Wow - my notes are completely different than those that have come before me. I think that this is a fantastic example of my favorite kind of wine - a soft, luxurious, giving Grenache-based wine from the Southern Rhone. Can any wine on earth compete with this for fruit-driven gratification with easy-to-notice complexity with a lusty finish that cries out for additional glasses? We found this soft, fruit-forward with the classic aching garrigue in the back end. This style (fruit-forward Southern Rhone Grenache) that I miss when I don't drink frequently enough.
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9/18/2008 - lkatz wrote: 85 Points
not much to this wine, disappointing
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8/11/2008 - phancylad wrote: 89 Points
Tight on opening. After about 45 minutes got some nice raspberry/meat on the nose. Maybe another year is needed.
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6/15/2008 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Mostly red fruits on the nose with a hint of herbal and bitters. Light in body with a nice precision. Good fruit, very soft and plush. Finish a bit sabotaged by the soft structure. Very nice w/ a summer supper and especially w/ soft aged goat cheese.
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6/14/2008 - lkatz wrote: 88 Points
nice but a little bitter on the finish
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5/24/2008 - jimmymac wrote: 89 Points
Good mouth feel. Great herbs on the nose, especially thyme and lavender. A little plum. Well balanced, but not much depth.
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5/21/2008 - NickG wrote:
A bit of plum and garrigue on the nose. Round and polished with herbal, licorice, red fruit, and plum flavors. Somewhat bitter herbs and licorice take over on the finish. Well made, but lack of acidity detracts.
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4/30/2008 - tmoritz1 wrote: 90 Points
Deep color-licorice and tobacco nose. Clear tastes of the Syrah and Grenache and the 30% Carignan make for a very distinctive and old world flavor-Very interesting and enjoyable find
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4/24/2008 - Reyman wrote: 89 Points
This is the first wine I ordered from Garagiste and it is a great value. It has great plum fruit with black earth and touches of herb (lavender and sage). It is very nicely integrated--interesting but not overpowering. It was described by Garagiste as being "feminine" in style. I have no idea what the hell that is supposed to mean, but this wine proves that a touch of restraint in the wine making process can be a very good thing. There is a purity and simplicity in this wine that is very appealing.
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