From roughly an acre of 62-year-old vines in the western bench of Dry Creek Valley comes a surprising, head-pruned and dry-farmed Cinsault. Dark and dense garnet, this medium-plus-bodied Rhone varietal displays aromas of fruitcake and spicebox as the slightly alcoholic nose fades away with a little air time. The palate reveals deep fruit flavors (cherry, raspberry and strawberry) that are lifted by keen acidity against a supporting background of cinnamon, vanilla, and faint dried fruit (cranberry, currant, fig, and pomegranate). Bill Frick's lush Cinsault finishes long and dry. This is a very nice showing. Should age well for at least half-a-dozen years. 358 cases. QPR. D/H.
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12/31/2023 - casjf Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank w red posole. Strong flavors of strawberry with flavors of black pepper and hints of smoked meat.
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3/28/2022 - casjf Likes this wine: 90 Points
Red cherry, strawberry, black pepper & violet flavors. One of the best Frick wines I have tasted. Glad I cellared it.
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1/9/2022 - EdKz@comcast.net Likes this wine: 91 Points
tasted moderate tannins, moderate/high acid, see reviewer below; will hold 2+ years
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7/21/2019 - Carps Wine Cellar wrote: 97 Points
Excellent wine - will re-order $29 a bottle
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11/13/2018 - buffyst Likes this wine:
From roughly an acre of 62-year-old vines in the western bench of Dry Creek Valley comes a surprising, head-pruned and dry-farmed Cinsault. Dark and dense garnet, this medium-plus-bodied Rhone varietal displays aromas of fruitcake and spicebox as the slightly alcoholic nose fades away with a little air time. The palate reveals deep fruit flavors (cherry, raspberry and strawberry) that are lifted by keen acidity against a supporting background of cinnamon, vanilla, and faint dried fruit (cranberry, currant, fig, and pomegranate). Bill Frick's lush Cinsault finishes long and dry. This is a very nice showing. Should age well for at least half-a-dozen years. 358 cases. QPR. D/H.
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