In an inviting and open drinking window. Black raspberry fruit, spicy, savory nose (those sunbaked Mediterranean herbs!), great acidity, gulpable, lush palate of red and darker fruits and some wild tangy notes. One does not register the 15% alcohol thanks to the racy acidity and depth of fruit. Generous in aroma, flavor, and finish but more tightly structured than the typical Cali GSM (60/25/15). 4+13+18+7
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(Andrew Murray Espérance) Very dark ruby color; roasted black fruit, roasted beets, tar, liquid pepper nose; ripe, juicy, tart black fruit, black pepper, tart black plum, tart berry, black currant palate; medium-plus finish (60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre)
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1/5/2018 - wilypod Likes this wine: 92 Points
In an inviting and open drinking window. Black raspberry fruit, spicy, savory nose (those sunbaked Mediterranean herbs!), great acidity, gulpable, lush palate of red and darker fruits and some wild tangy notes. One does not register the 15% alcohol thanks to the racy acidity and depth of fruit. Generous in aroma, flavor, and finish but more tightly structured than the typical Cali GSM (60/25/15). 4+13+18+7
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3/15/2016 - brown57 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Leans toward the black fruit side of the GSM spectrum. No detailed notes. Enjoyed it though.
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1/1/2016 - redzins Likes this wine: 85 Points
Light Ruby color. Cranberry and cherry aromas. Tart cherry flavors and crisp acidity.
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10/16/2015 - jweedin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good not great Rhone blend. Worth the price. I did not decant. Not as good on the second day
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10/14/2015 - Sijan Likes this wine: 89 Points
Another excellent red at a good price point from Andrew Murray. This one was fruity & spicy, medium-bodied, w/ good acid. A good food wine.
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