Community Tasting Notes 32

• Rieslingfan wrote:

  December 6, 2021 - It’s just so classic that the last sip is the best. I opened this as I was preparing dinner, and while clearly Rocks & Gravel, it seemed a bit light. The bramble fruit supplemented with a leathery undertone carried the R&G torch. At dinner time it began to fill out. By the end of dinner it was at full throttle, deeper on the palate, and the aromatics supplemented with herbal notes. Sitting with a few ounces after the meal it’s soft, full flavored, yet still relatively light bodied, like profound words delivered in an urgent whisper.

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• Nanda wrote:

  October 21, 2016 - Opened late night and served blind to friends. All were in new world and most were guessing younger than 2004. This is a fantastic wine that is aging gracefully and shows loads of nuance and layering. 91-93 points.

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• Nanda wrote: 90 points

  September 18, 2014 - Delicious haunting nose of raspberry preserves, mineral with a hint of earth and saddle. Palate is medium bodied with bright, herb-filled red fruit. Crunchy acidity provides pop and presence on the mid-palate. Smooth, modest finish. As terrific, honest and memorable as wine a gets for $15 ... and still going strong at age ten.

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• timewithwine wrote:

  August 31, 2014 - The color is ruby or perhaps cranberry, but in any event, it’s very pretty in the glass. The nose is all blackberry, herbs de Provence, but leaning toward eucalyptus with some brown sugar thrown in just to let you know that yes, it’s California knocking, not the Rhone. The palate profile is much the same with iodine an and mineral chiming in from the mid-palate to the finish. By the time the finish does arrive - and it takes some time to do so as the wine works through its layers of flavors - smoke and licorice take the lead and carry the finish for a long, long time. A word about the licorice: this wasn’t anise or some other subdued licoriceesque flavor. This was licorice in its direct, bold and distinct own way. The mouthfeel is deft and almost lean. Not a lot in the way of sediment. A blend of GSM. A pleasure to drink and likely has more years ahead of it. 14.5% alc. With grilled bison burgers. Recommended.

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• timewithwine wrote:

  December 28, 2012 - A blend of 38% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre, and 28% Syrah from vineyards up and down the California coast. The complex nose offers up iodine, black berry and smoke. With more of the same on the palate, other flavors of cherry, eucalyptus, pepper and herbs chime in through the mid-palate and segueing to a smokey-mineral finish. The refined, almost silky mouthfeel delivers an “ah ha” moment. A delight to drink and a wonder with the Sottocenere al Tartufo and molé. Only a small amount of sediment. 14.5% alc. With assorted cheeses including two truffle cheeses (and wow! What a cheese the Sottocenere al Tartufo is!) and molé. Recommended and leaning toward Highly Recommended.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red
• Producer Edmunds St. John
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Rocks and Gravel
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation California

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• In Cellars 37 (19%)
• Consumed 153 (81%)

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