Some of the fruit has fallen away, leaving the not quite resolved tannin and a little alcoholic heat poking out. Still, a nice version of CA Grenache, but on the downslope I feel - theres not a lot of interesting secondary development going on. FWIW, half and half with an '08 Bratcher Syrah yields a delicious approximation of a quality Gigondas.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
14.5% alcohol. Luscious, red-fruited profile to this wine. Beautifully lively and zesty, with plenty of aromatic pleasure. Strikingly linear in profile, but it's got generous fruit that cuts across the palate. Very tasty. A-
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
6/1/2013 - stubbie999 Likes this wine:
Some of the fruit has fallen away, leaving the not quite resolved tannin and a little alcoholic heat poking out. Still, a nice version of CA Grenache, but on the downslope I feel - theres not a lot of interesting secondary development going on. FWIW, half and half with an '08 Bratcher Syrah yields a delicious approximation of a quality Gigondas.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/17/2010 - JPV543 wrote: 86 Points
Good, but it wasnt what i remembered. I wonder if it is in a dumb phase.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/27/2009 - ticktock wrote: 90 Points
Nice, French styled grenache with pepper and garrigue. A very nice Cali effort and good QPR as usual from the Novy label.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/9/2009 - Nutty08 wrote: 88 Points
Trip to Napa/Sonoma; 11/7/2009-11/14/2009 (Napa/Sonoma): Fine mineral nose. pleasant acidity, with cherry and currant palate, with a little grip on the back end. Medium to short finish. Never terrible complex.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/1/2009 - gutt22 wrote:
14.5% alcohol. Luscious, red-fruited profile to this wine. Beautifully lively and zesty, with plenty of aromatic pleasure. Strikingly linear in profile, but it's got generous fruit that cuts across the palate. Very tasty. A-
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment