2008 Grand Rêve Vintners Grenache Collaboration Series V Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (37) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  9/14/2022 - Rich S wrote: 84 Points

  Decanted for sediment. From the nose I knew the wine was likely a bit over the hill as the dominant aromas were stewed red fruits, some mocha and oak and a sharp note of alcohol/heat coming through. Has some port-like characteristics on the nose for sure. On the palate, there are some kirsch and cherry cordial type flavors coming through but mostly baked red fruits and oak. Medium acidity, very high alcohol. Perhaps there was a time when the fruit held up to the alcohol and oak, but this wine is now past that point. Drink up if holding any.

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  8/9/2021 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  PnP... and had with appy's at an Italian restaurant with friends. Deep dark, almost black coloring in glass. Rich lush dark fruits, maybe some mocha... finishes smooth and soft, almost a hint of sweetness. Was not over the top though, had balance and was delicious to drink. Certainly had some life left. In a great spot right now. Threw a lot of sediment....

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  8/6/2021 - Shay.Aldriedge wrote:

  No score here. I love these wines (especially the newer Force Majuere wines), but this sported quite a bit of EA (ethyl acetate). When I first popped this, I double decanted to get it off the sediment, tried a glass and it seemed fine. Took it to its final destination and thought it had a hint of EA…as the day went on, it got stronger and stronger, sadly. Aside from the aromas being compromised, the palate seemed to be in order. At peak for this wines evolution, and sported a lot of kirsch, rhubarb, candied black cherries, and peppered plum. Wish the nose was as good as the palate!

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  9/17/2020 - drrobvino wrote: 89 Points

  Last of 4 bottles. Tasty and enjoyed over several days.

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  6/10/2019 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 93 Points

  Dark red, heavy sediment. Lush ripe raspberry, red currant fruit. Ripe, and rich- not much in the way of savory flavors. Smooth tannins on the finish. Delicious now.

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