Well balanced. Prominent nose, blackberry and smoke. Palate is consistent, perhaps some cut hay lingering in the background. Medium weight. Would never know it is 14.8% alc. Great value at $26. I'd disagree with my predecessors re it being tart. Healthy tannins.
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Medium red color, not fully opaque. Mild nose of cranberry, red fruit, spice notes. Cherry, dark red fruit in mouth. Nice combination of tart/bright plus tannins. Not as sensual as a David Girard like Pinot, but more 'classic grenache' flavors & profile at 14.8%. Another great find from the Sierra Foothills.
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7/7/2012 - samiamx_1999 wrote: 90 Points
Well balanced. Prominent nose, blackberry and smoke. Palate is consistent, perhaps some cut hay lingering in the background. Medium weight. Would never know it is 14.8% alc. Great value at $26. I'd disagree with my predecessors re it being tart. Healthy tannins.
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4/10/2012 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 89 Points
Medium red color, not fully opaque.
Mild nose of cranberry, red fruit, spice notes.
Cherry, dark red fruit in mouth. Nice combination of tart/bright plus tannins.
Not as sensual as a David Girard like Pinot, but more 'classic grenache' flavors & profile at 14.8%.
Another great find from the Sierra Foothills.
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