Both savory and sweet with lovely depth and density, abundant dark cherry and spice notes and a compelling mineralogy derived from the Stone this is exciting expression of the rock garden estate. In both the nose and on the palate, the syrah brings lush red fruit, with deep raspberry, plum and cherry layers. the cabernet adds lovely high-toned floral notes, as well as substantial mid palate weight, with the mourvedre contributing nuanced spice elements of white pepper and oregano. The long, harmonious finish is impeccably balanced by the wine's signature minerality.
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Noble nose, you can almost smell the rockiness of the vineyard on this one. Oddly enough, this has a high ph but also high acidity. Black cherry, coffee, warm stones.
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(Buty Rediviva of the Stones Rockgarden Estate) Dark red violet color; aromatic, roasted black fruit, smoke, charcoal, black pepper nose; velvety textured, black pepper, roasted black fruit, tar, charcoal, tobacco, smoke palate with near medium acidity; medium-plus finish (80% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Mourvedre; 13.5% alcohol) 92+ points
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9/20/2017 - NobleHouse wrote:
Both savory and sweet with lovely depth and density, abundant dark cherry and spice notes and a compelling mineralogy derived from the Stone this is exciting expression of the rock garden estate. In both the nose and on the palate, the syrah brings lush red fruit, with deep raspberry, plum and cherry layers. the cabernet adds lovely high-toned floral notes, as well as substantial mid palate weight, with the mourvedre contributing nuanced spice elements of white pepper and oregano. The long, harmonious finish is impeccably balanced by the wine's signature minerality.
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4/29/2017 - lirvingham wrote: 86 Points
Disappointed. Had loved this wine in the past.
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6/16/2014 - yofog wrote: 92 Points
Noble nose, you can almost smell the rockiness of the vineyard on this one. Oddly enough, this has a high ph but also high acidity. Black cherry, coffee, warm stones.
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3/30/2014 - Jamesgold wrote: 93 Points
Drank at Taste Wa. Really enjoyable showing the character of the rocks balanced with red fruit.
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