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2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting

San Francisco, Fort Mason Festival Pavillion

Tasted March 25, 2012 by Martin Redmond with 898 views

Flight 1 (2 notes)

White
2010 Adelaida Version White USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
87 points
Tropical fruit, peach, and floral aromas. Medium-bodied with tropical fruit, peach, and slight mineral flavors. Medium finish
Red
2009 Adelaida Version Red USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
88 points
Berry, and floral aromas. Medium-bodied smooth with dark cherry, raspberry flavors. Medium finish

Flight 2 (1 note)

Red
2009 Alta Colina Estate GSM USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
89 points
Red fruit and oak aromas with ripe raspberry and cherry flavors. Smooth with a medium long finish

Flight 3 (3 notes)

Red
2009 AmByth Estate Adamo USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
87 points
Spicy,floral red berry aromas. On the palate, light-bodied with tart raspberry, cherry flavors. Blend of Grenache 59%/17% Mourvedre/13% Syrah/11% Counoise
Red
2009 AmByth Estate ReVera USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
87 points
Dark red fruit, garrigue aromas. Light-bodied with tart dark cherry, and spice flavors. Blend of 57% Mourvedre/22% Grenache/11% Syrah/10% Counoise
Red
2009 AmByth Estate Maiestas USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
86 points
Dark fruit, and slight floral aromas. Light-bodied with tart dark cherry blackberry flavors. Blend of 45% Syrah/20% Mourvedre/20% Counoise/15% Grenache

Flight 4 (1 note)

Rosé
2011 Anglim Rosé USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
88 points
Red fruit, and citrus aromas. Light-bodied, dry and well balanced with raspberry citrus flavors.

Flight 5 (1 note)

Red
2010 Beckmen Vineyards Cuvée Le Bec USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
88 points
Dark red fruit and herbs de provence aromas. Light-bodied with fruity slightly tart raspberry, dark cherry, and spice flavors

Flight 6 (1 note)

Red
2008 Calcareous Très Violet USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Pretty dark red fruit, violet, and baking spice aromas. Medium-bodied with black cherry, raspberry flavors. Blend of 42% Syrah, 29% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache

Flight 7 (2 notes)

Red
2009 Caliza Winery Cohort USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
89 points
Fresh blackberry, plum with a hint of musky aromas. Medium bodied with slightly tart blackberry, raspberry and hint of mocha flavors. Blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah, 20% Primitivo and 5% Grenache
Red
2009 Caliza Winery Azimuth USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Dark fruit, cinnamon/clove and oak aromas. Medium bodied, young with blackberry, cocoa, and cinnamon/clove flavors.

Flight 8 (1 note)

Red
2008 David Girard Vineyards Coda Rouge Estate Vineyard USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County
86 points
Fruity cherry, and cinnamon aromas. Light-medium bodied with easy cherry and baking spice flavors.

Flight 9 (1 note)

Red
2009 Chamisal Vineyards Cinq à Sept USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
89 points
Dark cherry, and anise aromas. Light-medium bodied and fresh with slightly tart dark cherry, and spice flavors

Flight 10 (3 notes)

Red
2010 Clos Saron Cinsault Out of the Blue USA, California
86 points
Red fruit, raisiny plum, and slight floral aromas. Light-bodied with good acidity, and tart cherry, plum flavors. Blend of mourvedre and syrah.
Red
2008 Clos Saron Holy Moly USA, California, Sierra Foothills
87 points
Smoky, raisiny cherry aromas. Raisiny tart baked cherry flavors. Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
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Red
2006 Clos Saron La Cuvée Mysterieuse USA, California, Sierra Foothills
86 points
Baked red fruits and slight oak aroma. Light-medium bodied with tart cherry flavors. Blend of Syrah and Merlot

Flight 11 (2 notes)

Red
2008 Cosa Obra Proprietor's Blend USA, California, Sonoma County
89 points
Black currant, earthy, spicy aromas . Medium-bodied with blackberry and spice flavors.
Red
2009 Cosa Obra Proprietor's Blend USA, California, Sonoma County
88 points
Tight dark fruit and spice aromas. Medium-bodied and a bit tannic with blackberry, black cherry and spice flavors. Needs some time.
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Flight 12 (1 note)

Red
2008 Crystal Basin Cellars Victorie - Grand Reserve USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado
86 points
Dark red fruit with slight floral aromas. Light-bodied with black cherry, blackberry flavors. Blend of 33% Mourvedre, 34% Syrah and 33% Grenache.

Flight 13 (2 notes)

Red
2007 Curtis Reserve USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
89 points
Smokey dark red fruit, clove and floral aromas. Medium-bodied with red currant, black cherry and spice flavors. A blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (25%) and Mourvedre (25%)
Red
2009 Curtis Heritage Cuvée USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
87 points
Dark red fruit and slight resinous aromas. Light-bodied with tart cherry, raspberry flavors. Blend of Grenache (39%), Mourvèdre (26%), Cinsault (19%) and Syrah (16%)

Flight 14 (2 notes)

Red
2008 Domaine de la Terre Rouge Tête-à-Tête USA, California, Sierra Foothills
87 points
Spicy red and black fruits, and oak aromas. Light-bodied with cherry, raspberry, and spice flavors. Blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre & Grenache Very good value at $18
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Red
2008 Domaine de la Terre Rouge L'Autre USA, California, Sierra Foothills
88 points
Cherry, raspberry, and vanillin oak aromas. Approaching medium-bodied with black cherry, and vanilla flavors

Flight 15 (2 notes)

Red
2007 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Vertigo USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Smokey, baking spice, dark red fruit aromas. Medium-bodied, velvety with silky tannins, and dark cherry, raspberry, and vanilla spice flavors. Blend of Grenache (71%), Mourvèdre (16%), and Syrah(13%) Syrah
Red
2008 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Le Thief USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Spicy cinnamon black fruits, and slightly musky aromas. Medium-bodied with black cherry, blackberry, and vanilla spice flavors. Blend of Syrah (56%),Mourvèdre (26%),Grenache (12%),and Cinsault (6%)

Flight 16 (1 note)

Red
2009 Folin Cellars Misceo USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
89 points
Low-key red currant, cherry, and cedarwood aromas. Medium-bodied, and smooth with cherry, and red currant flavors. Blend of Syrah (50%), Mourvedre (37%), and Grenache (13%)

Flight 17 (1 note)

Red
2010 Hahn GSM USA, California, Central Coast
87 points
Berry and spice aromas. Light-bodied, and smooth with blackberry, and raspberry flavors. Blend of Grenache (62%), Syrah (34%), and Mourvedre (4%)

Flight 18 (2 notes)

Red
2007 Hearthstone Vineyards and Winery Slipstone Rhone USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
88 points
Fruity cherry ,and spice aromas. Approaching medium-bodied with fruit-forward cherry, and raspberry flavors. Blend of Grenache (65%), and Syrah(35%)
Red
2007 Hearthstone Vineyards and Winery Lodestone USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Plum, cherry and dried herb aromas. Medium-bodied with dark cherry, plum, blackberry flavors. Blend of Syrah (50%), Grenache (33%), Mourvedre (17%)

Flight 19 (1 note)

Red
2009 Holly's Hill Patriarche USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County
87 points
Red fruit, with a touch of garrigue aromas. Medium-bodied with cherry, plum and vanilla flavors. Blend of Mourvedre (60%), Syrah (23%), Grenache (14%), and Counoise (3%)
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Flight 20 (1 note)

Red
2009 Inspiration Vineyards Syrah USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
90 points
Fragrant red fruit, and floral aromas. Medium-full bodied with dark cherry, mocha, and vanilla spice flavors. Blend of Syrah (93%), Viognier (7%)

Flight 21 (1 note)

Red
2009 Jada Vineyard Hell's Kitchen USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District
92 points
Fragrant red fruits, and floral aromas. Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and smooth with raspberry, cherry, mocha and vanilla flavors. Blend of Syrah (32%), Grenache (31%), Mourvedre (23%), and Tannat (14%)

Flight 22 (1 note)

Red
2009 Jeff Cohn Cellars Misc. Stuff USA, California
91 points
Black and red berry, and spice aromas. Medium-bodied, and supple with vibrant black cherry, raspberry, vanilla spice flavors. Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

Flight 23 (1 note)

Red
2009 Jemrose Gloria's Gem USA, California, Sonoma County, Bennett Valley
91 points
Red fruit, white pepper, and cedarwood aromas. Medium-bodied with nicley balanced dark cherry, and black currant flavors. Blend of Syrah (65%), and Merlot (35%)

Flight 24 (1 note)

Red
2009 Justin Vineyards & Winery Savant USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Spicy black and red fruit aromas hint of licorice aromas. Medium-bodied, and smooth with spicy black cherry, and cassis flavors. Blend of Syrah (65%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (35%)
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Flight 25 (1 note)

Red
2009 Kukkula Sisu USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
89 points
Fruity red fruity, mocha, and a hint of musky/meaty aromas. Medium-full bodied with mixed black and red berry expresso flavors. Blend of Syrah(51%),Grenache (27%), and Mourvedre (22%)

Flight 26 (2 notes)

Rosé
2011 Lagier Meredith Syrah Rosé USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
90 points
Pretty berry and melon aromas. Approaching medium-bodied, well balanced and dry with cherry, raspberry flavors.100% Syrah
Red
2009 Lagier Meredith Syrah USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
91 points
Dark red fruit, and pepper aromas. Medium-bodied with intense black cherry, raspberry, expresso flavors.

Flight 27 (1 note)

Red
2010 Ridge Carignane Buchignani Ranch USA, California, Sonoma County
90 points
Black cherry, raspberry and slight floral smoky aromas. Full-bodied, robust, round with well integrated tannins and black cherry, raspberry, and vanilla flavors.

Flight 28 (3 notes)

Red
2009 Stage Left Cellars Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County
89 points
Dark red fruit, sweet spice, and floral aromas. Medium bodied and nicely balanced with raspberry, strawberry, and a touch of mineral flavors. 100% Syrah. 13.7 % Alcohol
Red
2009 Stage Left Cellars The Globetrotter USA, California, Central Coast
90 points
Red fruit, dried herbs, and slight earthy aromas. Medium-bodied, fruit, but balanced with ripe cherry and black raspberry flavors. Blend of Grenache (48%), Syrah (40%), and Mourvedre (12%)
Red
2009 Stage Left Cellars The ExPat USA, California, Central Coast
90 points
Dark red fruit, spice, and cedarwood aromas. Medium-bodied, balanced with vibrant dark cherry, raspberry, and spice flavors. Blend of Syrah(50%), Petite Sirah (33%), and Grenache (17%)

Flight 29 (5 notes)

White
2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Tropical fruit, white peach, and floral aromas. Medium-bodied, and creamy with good acidity and peach and hint of mineral flavors. Blend of Grenache Blanc (45%), Viognier (34%), Roussanne (18%), and Marsanne (3%) 13.5% Alcohol
White
2010 Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
89 points
Pretty floral and stone fruit aromas. Medium-bodied, and balance with whtie peach, and vanilla flavors. Blend of Viognier (54%), Grenache Blanc (30%), Marsanne (8%), and Roussanne (8%) 13.5% Alcohol
Rosé
2011 Tablas Creek Rosé USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
89 points
Watermelon and red fruit aromas. Approaching medium-bodied, and dry with cherry, strawberry and citrus on the back palate flavors. Blend of Mourvèdre (58%), Grenache (30%), and Counoise (12%) 14.5% Alcohol
Red
2010 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
90 points
Sweet dark fruits, tobacco, and spice. Medium bodied and supple with black cherry, plum and spice flavors. Blend of 39% Syrah/36% Grenache/22%
Red
2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
92 points
Intense dark red fruit, violet and spice aromas. Medium-full bodied, and well-balanced with vibrant dark red cherry, spice, and mineral flavors. Blend of Mourvèdre (40%), Syrah(28%),Grenache (27%), and Counoise (5%)
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