Nice brown with clear rim PnP initially all raisins and plum. But with 2-3hrs air it opened. Nose; beautiful deep crushed ripe red berries, smoke, tobacco and coal. Love the low alcohol, putting forward red berries, sweet red drops, Red Orlic tobacco. Very nice dept and length with a medium body.
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This one is going to be a matter of personal taste. Reminds me of the beer I used to make in my kitchen in college - tastes very unlike any "commercial" beverage, but is oddly delicious. Nice acidity, great earth, and refreshingly low alcohol. I like, but will keep these for personal pleasure, not serving to friends.
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Who ever heard of a fully ripe Rhone blend from California that clocks in at 12.4%? Well, here it is, and it's got oodles of character to boot. Peppered ham and major -- major -- paprika. Medium bodied, with good presence in the mouth, from front to back. I like how it's structured, and neither the acidity nor the tannins are obtrusive. This doesn't demand food with a clenched fist, it asks for it with an air of insouciance. 53% syrah, then coequal parts mourvedre and grenache, and vinified with minimal sulfites.
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12/28/2017 - Mmark wrote: 89 Points
No formal notes, but drinking very well now. Clearly nature wine.
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8/16/2015 - Mmark wrote: 89 Points
Nice brown with clear rim
PnP initially all raisins and plum.
But with 2-3hrs air it opened.
Nose; beautiful deep crushed ripe red berries, smoke, tobacco and coal.
Love the low alcohol, putting forward red berries, sweet red drops, Red Orlic tobacco. Very nice dept and length with a medium body.
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3/25/2012 - Martin Redmond wrote: 87 Points
2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting (San Francisco, Fort Mason Festival Pavillion): Smoky, raisiny cherry aromas. Raisiny tart baked cherry flavors. Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
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8/23/2011 - Christoffer78 wrote: flawed
Completely awkward. The nose was clearly oxidized and the palate expressed so much acidity a resemblance to vinegar is accurate. Sad.
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8/1/2011 - herberto wrote: 91 Points
This one is going to be a matter of personal taste. Reminds me of the beer I used to make in my kitchen in college - tastes very unlike any "commercial" beverage, but is oddly delicious. Nice acidity, great earth, and refreshingly low alcohol. I like, but will keep these for personal pleasure, not serving to friends.
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4/9/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
SF Vintners Market: Report on 27 Producers (Fort Mason Festival Pavillon, San Francisco, California): Smoke, charcoal, tart black fruit nose; smoke, charcoal, tart black fruit palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 88+ points (Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache blend)
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3/31/2011 - Wicker Parker wrote:
Who ever heard of a fully ripe Rhone blend from California that clocks in at 12.4%? Well, here it is, and it's got oodles of character to boot. Peppered ham and major -- major -- paprika. Medium bodied, with good presence in the mouth, from front to back. I like how it's structured, and neither the acidity nor the tannins are obtrusive. This doesn't demand food with a clenched fist, it asks for it with an air of insouciance. 53% syrah, then coequal parts mourvedre and grenache, and vinified with minimal sulfites.
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