Rich, ripe hedonistic wine. Expressive nose of blackberry, kirsch, blueberry explodes from the glass with hints of herbs and chocolate. Full body with grippy tannins frame a smooth finish.
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Tasted @ RELIC: dark fruit, 46% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 18% Carignan, 5% Petit Syrah, 5% Charbono. Long finish, hint of licorice present, chocolate.
*This was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my most recent Napa trip, the winemaker Mike Hirby (previously of Realm) and his team are making a broad selection of small production wines, all of which are really, really excellent. Try some if if you can. The breadth of their portfolio is refreshing - awesome stuff*
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The 2016 Ritual is a blend of 46% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 18% Carignane, 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Charbono. It opens with inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry crumble, dark currants, tobacco, dried herbs and floral nuances. Full-bodied with ripe juicy black and blue fruits that expand through the rich, velvety finish.
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4/20/2024 - Michael_and_Julie wrote:
Good nose, needs to open up .. just pulled from the cellar so a little cool … will see
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10/16/2021 - PTCwinenerds wrote: 95 Points
This wine is in its prime drinking window right now. Still lots of fruit and brightness but expressive of all the grapes in the blend.
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4/8/2021 - DougSamuel Likes this wine: 94 Points
Rich, ripe hedonistic wine. Expressive nose of blackberry, kirsch, blueberry explodes from the glass with hints of herbs and chocolate. Full body with grippy tannins frame a smooth finish.
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5/2/2019 - EpochMD Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasted @ RELIC: dark fruit, 46% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 18% Carignan, 5% Petit Syrah, 5% Charbono. Long finish, hint of licorice present, chocolate.
*This was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my most recent Napa trip, the winemaker Mike Hirby (previously of Realm) and his team are making a broad selection of small production wines, all of which are really, really excellent. Try some if if you can. The breadth of their portfolio is refreshing - awesome stuff*
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10/17/2018 - InternationalWineReport wrote: 90 Points
The 2016 Ritual is a blend of 46% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 18% Carignane, 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Charbono. It opens with inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry crumble, dark currants, tobacco, dried herbs and floral nuances. Full-bodied with ripe juicy black and blue fruits that expand through the rich, velvety finish.
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