I opened this for our 4/26/19 Wine & Pizza get together. It had a rich, ripe, deep and dark nose of earth, plum, black cherry, mocha and cocoa aromas. The palate was rich and round with flavors that followed the nose. Our groups average score was 90.6
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A little funk on opening which receded to show pepper and dark red fruit. Similar on the palate with fine dusty tannins. I enjoy the rustic qualities of varietals like mourvedre and counoise, my wife not so much. No surprise I liked this and she was one pour and done.
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CdPish nose jumped out of the glass on PnP. A bit sharp at that point, so splash decanted and tried again at 30,60 and 90 minutes. Really seemed in stride at 90 and going forward. Uber-smooth, rich and fruit forward while not sliding into fruit bomb territory. Light to medium bodied, very graceful wine, Deep squid-ink color. Medium long finish, and the fruit has the upper hand over th tannins, which were very much in the background. On day 2 the fruit had receeded a bit, and it picked up a little more earthy note. Still going stong and seems like it will last quite a while. I would lean towards drinking on the younger side, as it is very nice at this point.
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Light crimson in color. 14.1 % ABV. 100% Mourvedre from Monette's and Alder Ridge vineyard. Black fruits, flowers, citrus and espresso on the nose. Great balance and seamless on the palate. Light and lean. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, white pepper and grilled meats. Supple tannins on a long spicy finish. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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Awesomely funky and meaty wine. Dark as night, big wine just bursting with black fruit, bramble, and toasty oak. Great pairing with pot roast and mashed yukons.
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Quintessential & Quixotic; 3/30/2013-3/31/2013 (Scott & Todd's): Tangy peppery red fruits are the order of the day, and this fits the bill, complemented by caramel, charred meat and black olive. Medium bodied with a seductive entry, delicious fruit core, and a pleasant, masculine foundation. I'd rate this higher but the nose is a bit flat compared to the palate right now. Somewhat improved on day 2.
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10/5/2021 - Cycledoc Likes this wine: 87 Points
Raspberry nose
Raspberry, pepper, some spice on palate
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4/26/2019 - garambler Likes this wine: 92 Points
I opened this for our 4/26/19 Wine & Pizza get together. It had a rich, ripe, deep and dark nose of earth, plum, black cherry, mocha and cocoa aromas. The palate was rich and round with flavors that followed the nose. Our groups average score was 90.6
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7/25/2016 - Bladams13 Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little funk on opening which receded to show pepper and dark red fruit. Similar on the palate with fine dusty tannins. I enjoy the rustic qualities of varietals like mourvedre and counoise, my wife not so much. No surprise I liked this and she was one pour and done.
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3/6/2015 - lockestep Likes this wine: 92 Points
CdPish nose jumped out of the glass on PnP. A bit sharp at that point, so splash decanted and tried again at 30,60 and 90 minutes. Really seemed in stride at 90 and going forward. Uber-smooth, rich and fruit forward while not sliding into fruit bomb territory. Light to medium bodied, very graceful wine, Deep squid-ink color. Medium long finish, and the fruit has the upper hand over th tannins, which were very much in the background. On day 2 the fruit had receeded a bit, and it picked up a little more earthy note. Still going stong and seems like it will last quite a while. I would lean towards drinking on the younger side, as it is very nice at this point.
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9/29/2014 - tomlee wrote: 90 Points
Light crimson in color. 14.1 % ABV. 100% Mourvedre from Monette's and Alder Ridge vineyard. Black fruits, flowers, citrus and espresso on the nose. Great balance and seamless on the palate. Light and lean. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, white pepper and grilled meats. Supple tannins on a long spicy finish. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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7/6/2014 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 91 Points
Needs an hour to open up, but gorgeous black berry, meat, florals. Light on the palate. Excellent with bbq ribs with cherry chipotle and honey.
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11/16/2013 - RPerro Likes this wine: 94 Points
Awesomely funky and meaty wine. Dark as night, big wine just bursting with black fruit, bramble, and toasty oak. Great pairing with pot roast and mashed yukons.
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3/31/2013 - silton Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quintessential & Quixotic; 3/30/2013-3/31/2013 (Scott & Todd's): Tangy peppery red fruits are the order of the day, and this fits the bill, complemented by caramel, charred meat and black olive. Medium bodied with a seductive entry, delicious fruit core, and a pleasant, masculine foundation. I'd rate this higher but the nose is a bit flat compared to the palate right now. Somewhat improved on day 2.
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