2012 Halcon Vineyards Esquisto
Red Rhone Blend
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By John Gilman
(Halcón “Esquisto” (Yorkville Highlands) Mendocino) Login and sign up and see review text.
Jul/Aug 2014, Issue #52, This Summer’s Fine Lineup of Old School and Neo-Classical American Wines
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By Josh Raynolds
(Halcon Vineyards Esquisito Yorkville Highlands) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2014, IWC Issue #174, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Richard Jennings
(Halcon Vineyards Esquisto) Dark red violet color; lifted, roasted red fruit, roasted black fruit, light pepper nose; tart red currant, cranberry, pepper palate with medium acidity; could use 1-2 years; medium-plus finish (65% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah; 14.1% alcohol) 90+ points
3/14/2015, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 90 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2012
- TypeRed
- ProducerHalcon Vineyards
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationEsquisto
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
- AppellationYorkville Highlands
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2/27/2023 - ekorn wrote:
PnP. Black cherry, pepper, bit of smoke and earth on then nose. On the palate, tart raspberry/cherry fruit is joined by rubber and iron. Nice weight, grippy finish.
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12/7/2022 - Michael Hung Likes this wine:
[Kevin's Blind Night 12/7]
Nobody thought this was new world GSM, which says something about it! Despite being only 5%, the Syrah stood out with its peppery notes. Very tasty GSM blend, spicy and meaty with black fruit. Age has helped it resolve and the wine showed complexity and balance.
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10/29/2022 - McMalbec Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP at restaurant, no notes taken. Enticing nose; dark red fruit with pepper/spice on the palate; smooth tannins on medium finish. Nice G. GSM blend. Improved with air time.
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7/18/2020 - kstoddard wrote: 89 Points
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5/5/2020 - bg3034 wrote: 89 Points
PnP through Nuance Wine Finer. Reddish purple hue. Red fruits and earthiness on the nose. Meatiness, tobacco on the palate with round fruit flavors. Silky finish. 89+pts. Aloha!
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