One of the best wines I have had from this small winery and I have had more than a few bottles over the years. Aromas of fresh blackberry, huckleberry, black pepper, smoked meat and herb are followed by even more pure dark fruit flavors that are rich but still bring a sense of freshness. The purity is absolutely dazzling as is the length on the finish. If this wine was from Paso Robles it would have a MSRP of $60 on it.
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Friends and I tasted this at the Woodinville tasting room on 4/7/18. It had rich, fresh bouquet of raspberry, cherry, cola, pepper and spice aromas. The palate was rich, subtle and light with flavors that followed the nose.
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Rather dark, bold, and high in alc. for a GSM. I prefer my grenache/blends more finessed than this. This would be a worthy get if it were the $15-20 range, so I'm neutral on it.
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This wine falls into the sleeper category for me. Not just a really nice wine for the price, an elegant and nuanced wine, depending on your mood and company.
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I've heard good rumblings about this producer and was anxious to wee what's what. Decanted 4 hrs. Pure nose, strong rasberry / framboise that avoids the musky / funky side that often shows up in WA grenache - not meant as pejorative, I like those smells. Repeated on the palate but in a darker hue - and this is were it gets interesting. I know this producer typically makes higher than your average levels of acidity reds - and it shows here - but when you combine it with a VERY hot 2015 vintage that seems to have more structure than one would guess, you get a rather unexpected and very solid wine. All the more for $24.
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3/27/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the best wines I have had from this small winery and I have had more than a few bottles over the years. Aromas of fresh blackberry, huckleberry, black pepper, smoked meat and herb are followed by even more pure dark fruit flavors that are rich but still bring a sense of freshness. The purity is absolutely dazzling as is the length on the finish. If this wine was from Paso Robles it would have a MSRP of $60 on it.
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8/14/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Cherry, floral, black pepper, spice and blueberries. Medium plus finish and good acidity. Drink now to 2023.
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2/10/2019 - jmcmchi wrote:
Funky aromatics blow off after a couple of hours open, developing into predominantly syrah tar. Surprising given the small proportion in the blend
Dark for GSM, nice depth
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10/3/2018 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another great wine from Kevin White. Nice rich fruit on the palate. Very fine tannins. Good balance between acid and fruit. Long finish.
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4/7/2018 - garambler wrote: 90 Points
Friends and I tasted this at the Woodinville tasting room on 4/7/18. It had rich, fresh bouquet of raspberry, cherry, cola, pepper and spice aromas. The palate was rich, subtle and light with flavors that followed the nose.
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3/21/2018 - fitchbuck wrote: 90 Points
Rather dark, bold, and high in alc. for a GSM. I prefer my grenache/blends more finessed than this. This would be a worthy get if it were the $15-20 range, so I'm neutral on it.
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3/17/2018 - jrglm Likes this wine: 89 Points
This wine falls into the sleeper category for me. Not just a really nice wine for the price, an elegant and nuanced wine, depending on your mood and company.
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12/16/2017 - Dale M wrote: 91 Points
Ditto first note and score.
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10/21/2017 - Dale M wrote: 91 Points
I've heard good rumblings about this producer and was anxious to wee what's what. Decanted 4 hrs. Pure nose, strong rasberry / framboise that avoids the musky / funky side that often shows up in WA grenache - not meant as pejorative, I like those smells. Repeated on the palate but in a darker hue - and this is were it gets interesting. I know this producer typically makes higher than your average levels of acidity reds - and it shows here - but when you combine it with a VERY hot 2015 vintage that seems to have more structure than one would guess, you get a rather unexpected and very solid wine. All the more for $24.
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9/16/2017 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Bright red, slight orange tinge on rim
Good bright fruit, nice acidity, lingering spice. Medium body
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