Very approachable Grenache. I often find CA Grenaches to be a little hot and tannic on my palate. This medium bodied wine has enough smooth fruit forwardness to leave my mouth watering without being a fruit bomb.. Good acidity, mild spice, and plenty of 'baked' fruit. I found the finish to be very long lasting. At only 75 cases produced, I'm lucky to have brought home a bit of this after the Tapas grand tasting in SF, April 27, 2014.
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I had forgotten how good Petite Sirah could be. Dark and complex with a very lasting finish of dry berry and mild spice. Really good and I wish I had another bottle!
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This was really good, and a new varietal for me to enjoy on its own. Reminded me of the best of their mourvedres with a little faint pepper spice. Great acidity, medium bodied and a lengthy finish. Enjoyed with a cream pasta sauce and didnt linger on the nose.
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2011 Starr Ranch Grenache Reserve
4/28/2014 - LynnMJ wrote: 90 Points
Very approachable Grenache. I often find CA Grenaches to be a little hot and tannic on my palate. This medium bodied wine has enough smooth fruit forwardness to leave my mouth watering without being a fruit bomb.. Good acidity, mild spice, and plenty of 'baked' fruit. I found the finish to be very long lasting. At only 75 cases produced, I'm lucky to have brought home a bit of this after the Tapas grand tasting in SF, April 27, 2014.
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2006 Truett-Hurst Petite Sirah Burning Man
2/23/2014 - LynnMJ wrote: 91 Points
I had forgotten how good Petite Sirah could be. Dark and complex with a very lasting finish of dry berry and mild spice. Really good and I wish I had another bottle!
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2009 Holly's Hill Counoise Estate
1/7/2014 - LynnMJ wrote: 90 Points
This was really good, and a new varietal for me to enjoy on its own. Reminded me of the best of their mourvedres with a little faint pepper spice. Great acidity, medium bodied and a lengthy finish. Enjoyed with a cream pasta sauce and didnt linger on the nose.
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