A Taste of Two Shepherds

Tasted Friday, March 28, 2014 by Martin Redmond with 226 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2012 Two Shepherds Pastoral Blanc Saralee's Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Pale yellow gold color with restrained peach, melon, and honeysuckle aromas. On the palate, it approaches medium-bodied, is well structured and fresh with an alluring creamy texture. It shows peach, apricot, spice and a hint of tropical flavors. Blend of 50% Roussanne, 35% Marsanne, 10% Viognier and 5% Grenache Blanc. Aged 4-8 months in neutral oak, 4 months on lees. 13.8% alcohol. 105 cases produced. SRP = $28. Serve between 50-55 to maximize enjoyment of aromas and flavors.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2013 Two Shepherds Grenache Gris Rosé Gibson Ranch 89 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino

    Slightly cloudy coral color with delightful peach skin, citrus, wet stone and spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, fresh, refreshing and dry on the front palate with ample white peach, tangerine, with hints or spice and mineral flavors that build with time on the palate. Lingering finish. On the verge of excellence!
    Made from Grenache Gris, from a restored 100 year old Gibson Ranch vineyard in Mendocino, that is dry farmed & head trained. The grapes were crushed and left on the skins for 7 days, then pressed into neutral barrel for native yeast cool fermentation, then aged in stainless steel. Unfined & unfiltered

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  • 2011 Two Shepherds Syrah | Mourvedre 92 Points

    USA, California

    Ruby color with expansive blackberry, black currant, spice and a hint of black licorice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and harmonious with a bit of grip that I enjoyed. It shows fresh blackberry, black raspberry, plum and spice flavors. Long finish. Blend of 55% Syrah (Saralee’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley), and 45% Mourvèdre (El Dorado) Aged 10 months in neutral French oak. 13.8% alcohol. SRP - $38. 40 cases produced

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