Delicious and decadent blend of 67% Cab and 33% Syrah from Force Majeure/Grand Reve (the label said FM, the cork was Grand Reve; right at the transition point). The wine has matured into a lovely, flavorful delight. There is cassis, black fruit and cedar from the Cab, violets, smoke, Asian 5 spice, and garrigue from the Syrah. The tannins are sweet and silky. It has not only help up well, but has matured very nicely. It still has some bones to it and it won't fade away soon, but it's drinking so well right now I wouldn't wait. No decant necessary, but if you do, start sipping after 30 minutes.
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(Force Majeure Ptera Red Blend Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Beautiful aromas of dark, dark fruit, toasty spice, mineral, licorice, and touches of aged fruit. A grippy, textured wine with soft fruit flavors where the Cabernet and Syrah play off each other beautifully. Lingers on the finish. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah. Aged in French oak (40% new). 14.5% alcohol. Approximately 160 cases produced. Ross Mickel winemaker.
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2/24/2024 - mojotojo Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious and decadent blend of 67% Cab and 33% Syrah from Force Majeure/Grand Reve (the label said FM, the cork was Grand Reve; right at the transition point). The wine has matured into a lovely, flavorful delight. There is cassis, black fruit and cedar from the Cab, violets, smoke, Asian 5 spice, and garrigue from the Syrah. The tannins are sweet and silky. It has not only help up well, but has matured very nicely. It still has some bones to it and it won't fade away soon, but it's drinking so well right now I wouldn't wait. No decant necessary, but if you do, start sipping after 30 minutes.
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5/26/2020 - SeattlePaul wrote:
Smoky!
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3/8/2020 - mlawren1 wrote: 94 Points
Great wine with layers of plums, cherries and berries. Finishes is a bit acidic and spicy.
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3/21/2018 - wiscgrad wrote: 93 Points
decanted 45 minutes and consumed over the next couple hours. really delicious red fruit. some light oak. went well with braised beef
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12/5/2017 - edwardochu Likes this wine: 90 Points
it takes a bit of time to settle in, good ripeness and acidity. I'd like a bit more body and texture
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