40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre. Decanted and showing moderate fine sediment. Full throttle bold aromas that reveal notes of vanilla laced blueberry, blackberry, loganberries and Luxardo that are bound to the notes of dried violets, pepper jerky, charred red meats, leather, chocolate sauce, poultry herbs and tobacco with hints of eucalyptus and toffee with a touch of heat The palate shows bold flavors, juicy acidity and well resolved, gripping tannins with a warmth from the back. Dense flavors of dried poultry herbs with touches of garrigue and a generous dose of black pepper nuances that also incorporates dried blueberry, blackberry, luxardo, espresso, earth, leather, dried meats, dried violets, tobacco and hints of chocolate. The finish is warm and grippy. Still going strong, though not at it's peak any longer.
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10/1/2023 - affordableCollector wrote: 93 Points
blend: 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre
dark ruby, garnet rim, in color.blackberry, currants, raspberry, warm earth, black pepper, spice, savory meat, olive, fennel, coffee, leather.
bold, rich, savory, olive, licorice, currants, spicy, on the finish.
solid wine, the vineyard manager handed me this bottle, this guy knows his grapes.
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1/17/2021 - bjamesclark wrote: 91 Points
40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre.
Decanted and showing moderate fine sediment.
Full throttle bold aromas that reveal notes of vanilla laced blueberry, blackberry, loganberries and Luxardo that are bound to the notes of dried violets, pepper jerky, charred red meats, leather, chocolate sauce, poultry herbs and tobacco with hints of eucalyptus and toffee with a touch of heat
The palate shows bold flavors, juicy acidity and well resolved, gripping tannins with a warmth from the back. Dense flavors of dried poultry herbs with touches of garrigue and a generous dose of black pepper nuances that also incorporates dried blueberry, blackberry, luxardo, espresso, earth, leather, dried meats, dried violets, tobacco and hints of chocolate. The finish is warm and grippy.
Still going strong, though not at it's peak any longer.
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4/15/2020 - mgl wrote: 91 Points
Still delicious!
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10/19/2018 - Ceo wrote: 94 Points
GSM wow
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1/24/2018 - davidspieker wrote: 90 Points
Dark garnet color. Aromas of dark berries and heat. Weighty body.
Dark cherry, cherry cola and chocolate syrup flavors with lengthy finish.
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