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Manage Subscriptions2012 Wellington Grenache Estate
Grenache
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Valley
Community Tasting Notes 10
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klezman wrote:
June 7, 2023 - My last bottle of this and it was also in a pretty good spot, although still an odd wine. Much less candied than some other bottles and more nuance and herbs. Enjoyable at this age, even if it wasn't as enjoyable younger and even thought it wasn't the best Peter ever made.
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klezman wrote:
May 17, 2022 - Started off herbal and minty with a touch of heat. After a little while it became a lot more open and fruity and complex. The fruit at one point had a cherry cough syrup note that then turned back into a more jammy cherry note. Definitely an odd wine as it's aged...
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klezman wrote:
April 22, 2021 - Kirsch and more kirsch. Some flowers and still a fair amount of fruit, although there was a slight tinge of oxidation to the aromas and flavours. If this is indicative of this vintage then drink up!
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klezman wrote:
September 9, 2018 - This is a totally different wine from a couple years ago. While it used to be sappy and excessively fruity, now it's picked up some heft and interest. Excellent.
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klezman wrote:
August 9, 2017 - This keeps getting better. More diversity in flavour and aroma. The fruit is still front and centre, but this no longer comes across as sweet.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Wellington
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Valley
- UPC Code 012560000239
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 34 (44%)
- Consumed 43 (55%)
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