Community Tasting Notes 24

• Charlie C wrote: 80 points

  May 21, 2021 - What a difference a bottle and 18 months make! In January of 2020 I would have sworn this would be drinking well for another 3 or 4 years. Not so much. Best of the three vintages I tasted (’03, ’05, ’07) but not impressive. Reddish brown color. Slightly floral, cherry nose. Decent cherry fruit, bit of spice. Nicely resolved tannins, good balance. Definite heat. Finishes long but a bit hot. Not bad but still past peak.

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• Charlie C Likes this wine: 93 points

  January 24, 2020 - This wine has aged beautifully. Dark cherry and anise on the nose. Ripe full fruit, nothing faded here, but layered with age. Dark cherries, anise, hints of dark chocolate. A burst of bright red fruit on the mid-palate. Smooth tannins perfectly balanced with acidity and fruit. Finishes with good length, dark fruits, sharp spice. This can go for another 5 years.

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• Drizzt321 Likes this wine:

  April 11, 2015 - Moderate body, good without being crazy. Silky smooth, strawberry and cherries.

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• Minnesota wrote: 92 points

  November 2, 2014 - Very pleasant surprise. Bouquet while decanting led me to believe likely flawed or will past its prime following 3-hour decant had opened up nicely. Distinct tobacco notes with ripe fruit on the finish.

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• wendyinwlv wrote: 84 points

  January 31, 2014 - Unfortunately, not great. Very flabby, not bright and flavorful. Drink now.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Beckmen Vineyards
• Varietal Grenache
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Purisima Mountain Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
• UPC Code 713684015900

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• In Cellars 111 (23%)
• Consumed 366 (77%)

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