Following a 3 hour decant, sooooooo good. Blueberry, a bit of oak, soft tannins. I don't know why Calcareous can get blueberry flavors in its GSM, Syrah and Cabs, but it does. Great wine. Tough pricing outside of club pricing.
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blueberries all over! Another spectacular Calcareous GSM. Ever since they replaced their winemaker in 2006 or 2008, the wines have just become sooooo good.
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Very dark purple. Grenache is the dominate aroma and flavor with slight sweetness from the Mourvèdre in the finish. Medium to long finish. Drinking wonderful right now. Will definitely buy again.
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Aroma is a deep dark berry/cherry. Tastes very fruity, bold, with a strong ripe cherries, strawberries, and black cherry soda flavor (or feeling). Long, bold finish strong with dark fruits and oily. A very different delicious wine.
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P: Med body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt (threshold R.S. likely) firmed by an astringency with the swtish overlay remaining as it transitions into a LONG, VERY slightly tangy finish with a distinct swtness to the dusty tannins. Would work with BBQ now, but DESERVES another yr or so, then drinking for 2-3 more. 15.6% ABV; My VG, poss VG+. 92 pts ea WE @ $54 & Int'l Wine Review, 91 pts WS, and 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous. [This vendor's closeout $19.99 is but *1/2* the only listed wine-searcher source!]
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Low acid, medium tannins .A full bodied red with dark ripe red fruit notes. Fruit forward. Some vanilla and cherry. Long lingering finish. Ready to drink right out of the bottle.
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As good or better than the prior Tres Violet vintages we've had. About 30 minute slow ox, drank over next hour, excellent the whole time. Very complex for a lighter side blend.
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Deep purple with dark fruit and gentle earthy spice. We really liked this wine and did not even have time to decant. The wine was bold from the get-go and opened up over the next hour and became smoother and more complex. Tasted great “wow” with spicy food.
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10/18/2021 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 93 Points
Following a 3 hour decant, sooooooo good. Blueberry, a bit of oak, soft tannins. I don't know why Calcareous can get blueberry flavors in its GSM, Syrah and Cabs, but it does. Great wine. Tough pricing outside of club pricing.
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4/18/2021 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 94 Points
Another great bottle of Tres Violet. Each year Calcareous gets better. I buy this wine every vintage as a "go to " wine that is a home run every time.
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4/1/2021 - Shoolery Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decant 2 hours and filter sediment.
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3/21/2021 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 94 Points
One of the better Tres Violets I have had. Blueberry, vanilla, cassis. Just incredible GSM.
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1/18/2021 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 94 Points
blueberries all over! Another spectacular Calcareous GSM. Ever since they replaced their winemaker in 2006 or 2008, the wines have just become sooooo good.
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12/29/2020 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautifully blended, balanced GSM. Calcareous wines just keep getting better and better, just like Tablas Creek.
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3/30/2019 - Grateful4Red Likes this wine: 92 Points
Mmm, delicious. Wish I'd bought more.
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10/18/2018 - wino from way back Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great blend. Best bottle I've opened in a while.
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10/16/2018 - mtred Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very dark purple. Grenache is the dominate aroma and flavor with slight sweetness from the Mourvèdre in the finish. Medium to long finish. Drinking wonderful right now. Will definitely buy again.
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7/25/2018 - Paulzzz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Aroma is a deep dark berry/cherry. Tastes very fruity, bold, with a strong ripe cherries, strawberries, and black cherry soda flavor (or feeling). Long, bold finish strong with dark fruits and oily. A very different delicious wine.
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6/30/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
4th of July BBQ Wines (San Diego Wine Co.): 37% Grenache, 35% Syrah, & 28% Mourvèdre
N: Plums, earth, poss alch? Bacon with air
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt (threshold R.S. likely) firmed by an astringency with the swtish overlay remaining as it transitions into a LONG, VERY slightly tangy finish with a distinct swtness to the dusty tannins. Would work with BBQ now, but DESERVES another yr or so, then drinking for 2-3 more. 15.6% ABV; My VG, poss VG+. 92 pts ea WE @ $54 & Int'l Wine Review, 91 pts WS, and 90 pts ea Jeb Dunnuck & Vinous. [This vendor's closeout $19.99 is but *1/2* the only listed wine-searcher source!]
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1/5/2018 - JimmyR Likes this wine: 92 Points
excellent!
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10/17/2017 - SLOman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Love this wine! But, it should be served at cellar temperature for maximum enjoyment, not @ 75 degrees F
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8/8/2017 - Rickshurtz@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Low acid, medium tannins .A full bodied red with dark ripe red fruit notes. Fruit forward. Some vanilla and cherry. Long lingering finish. Ready to drink right out of the bottle.
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7/30/2017 - Coachron13 Likes this wine: 93 Points
As good or better than the prior Tres Violet vintages we've had. About 30 minute slow ox, drank over next hour, excellent the whole time. Very complex for a lighter side blend.
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7/26/2017 - Vino911 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful nose, bursting with flavor, smooth finish. One of the best Tres Violets to date.
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6/17/2017 - Ineosmith Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent summer blend. Nice berries.
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4/30/2017 - Caklex Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep purple with dark fruit and gentle earthy spice. We really liked this wine and did not even have time to decant. The wine was bold from the get-go and opened up over the next hour and became smoother and more complex. Tasted great “wow” with spicy food.
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