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Omar Khayyam Likes this wine: 92 points
June 19, 2015 - Midsummer eve grilled meats and wine (home): excellent nose, elegant wine. I learn from various sources that they practice natural wine making style and that the cinsault vines are pre-phylloxera from the 1880s. Very different from mainstream modern California wines, meaning colour is less intense and the fruit shines on its own without any new oak steroids. already quite complex. some volatile acids, but it is not in the way of enjoying this wine thoroughly. I am seriously impressed.
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lolo66 wrote:
March 24, 2014 - pop n pour. some spritz initially, but that blows off to reveal vivid fresh wild strawberries. quite floral, and alive. a tense and up front enjoyable wine that is well done. Very enjoyable.
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Jason Rzutkiewicz Likes this wine: 90 points
November 25, 2012 - (13%) 89% Cinsault, 11% Syrah – Bright and crunchy red berry fruit with almost a spritz to the palate. This one is mineral driven and backed by tangy, tarry fruit leading to a finish showing light, sweet tannins. Light and lean (Cru Beaujolais like) yet structured and powerful. A delightful ying and yang. Not for all but firmly up my alley.
Wine Geek Notes: Bottle 284 out of 1,253 (~100 cases), unfined and unfiltered, co-fermented, harvested at 19 brix, made from 127-year-old Cinsault vines -
mrfroopy wrote: 91 points
August 18, 2012 - This wine is a lithe and powerful young wine. It has zesty fresh berry flavors, with zingy acidity and a minerality. A bit of fizz on opening that blows off.. Like a Cru Beaujolais from california.. made from Cinsault.. AWESOME. Very refreshing very different and a model of why there are so many possiblities in California, if people want to do something off the beaten track... love it.
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Martin Redmond wrote: 86 points
March 25, 2012 - 2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting (San Francisco, Fort Mason Festival Pavillion): Red fruit, raisiny plum, and slight floral aromas. Light-bodied with good acidity, and tart cherry, plum flavors. Blend of mourvedre and syrah.
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By Richard Jennings
4/9/2011 (link) 89 points(Clos Saron Cinsault Out of the Blue) Tart plum, black fruit, tar nose; tasty, tangy, tart black fruit, tar palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (old vine Cinsault and Syrah)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Saron
- Varietal Cinsault
- Designation Out of the Blue
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
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- Pending Delivery 1 (7%)
- In Cellars 6 (40%)
- Consumed 8 (53%)
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