Community Tasting Notes 5

• BBinSC wrote: 91 points

  July 5, 2020 - 90-92: The Shake Ridge is nice from the PnP - it was great with grilled chops with lots of spices. It's very rich, smooth, with a long finish. Has some grapey components, but it also has heft and a nice spicy/herby edge. It's a pretty wine that makes a great complement to food or stands on its own. Well done.

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• EMTAME wrote: 89 points

  April 5, 2020 - Good Rhône Ranger blend, but nothing special for the price.

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• Snowey wrote:

  March 8, 2020 - Before we got into wine we would have loved this. Smooth tannins, bold flavors, not too sweet or jammy. Today, however, this just seemed too simple.
  
  If served at a wedding I would be perfectly happy but am not planning on buying anymore at retail.

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• Rieslingfan wrote:

  October 31, 2017 - Spoooky good for Halloween. This blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and a touch of Viognier shows off the bright red fruit of Grenache with the depth of Syrah and Mourvedre. Earthy, herbal elements creep in on the aromatics after some time in glass, giving the wine a more complete form. It's sneaky tannic, and just a bit kirsch-esque on the finish. Hopefully some cellar time tamps down that alcoholic aspect. Overall I like the wine very much, but struggle with the pricing ($55) when placed against similar bottles from Shake Ridge.

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• isaacjamesbaker wrote: 91 points

  December 7, 2016 - Gallica Tasting: Vibrant ruby color. Gorgeous nose of raspberries, red currants and pomegranate, along with notes of iron, crushed rocks and spiced black tea. Full but balanced between medium tannins and crisp acidity. Bright red cherries and pomegranate mixes with darker cherry and plum, the fruit is ripe and vibrant and laced with notes of sage, tobacco, scorched earth, sweet clove, crushed rocks. I get this fascinating smoked meat and chorizo note that comes out more and more with time. Packed with flavor but so refreshing, too. A blend of 53% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 11% Mourvedre and 2% Viognier. Aged 17 months in 50% new French oak. 213 cases. From a site in Amador that sits between 1,500 and 1,700 feet in elevation.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2014
• Type Red
• Producer Gallica
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Shake Ridge Ranch
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sierra Foothills
• Appellation Amador County

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• In Cellars 74 (35%)
• Consumed 138 (65%)

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