Consistent notes from a year ago. Fleshy, sun-kissed CA Rhone blend. All the components are there in moderation - juicy raspberry fruit from the Grenache, savory roasted meat (Syrah), and dark-fruited funk (mourvedre), the overall effect is a tasty but pretty safe wine. 88
Day 2: this has shed some of the blandness, revealing a more athletic frame. The pure raspberry fruit has snapped into focus, with the funk and savoriness harmonizing to a better overall effect. Decidedly more-ish. 90
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Tasted after an hour of air. Dark ruby color with very little bricking at the edge. Stewed plums. Sour notes balance the sweetness. Gritty tannins. Savory notes. Excellent balance. Medium finish.
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11/24/2022 - DrinkWineSaveWater Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great wine. Don't get fooled by the screwcap.
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1/19/2021 - ohne_musik wrote: 90 Points
Consistent notes from a year ago. Fleshy, sun-kissed CA Rhone blend. All the components are there in moderation - juicy raspberry fruit from the Grenache, savory roasted meat (Syrah), and dark-fruited funk (mourvedre), the overall effect is a tasty but pretty safe wine. 88
Day 2: this has shed some of the blandness, revealing a more athletic frame. The pure raspberry fruit has snapped into focus, with the funk and savoriness harmonizing to a better overall effect. Decidedly more-ish. 90
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9/2/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasted after an hour of air. Dark ruby color with very little bricking at the edge. Stewed plums. Sour notes balance the sweetness. Gritty tannins. Savory notes. Excellent balance. Medium finish.
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6/29/2020 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 88 Points
Black raspberry, black cherry and spice flavors, with cola and black pepper notes. Another solid California Rhone from Bonny Doon.
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4/19/2020 - pacep Does not like this wine:
“Barnyard” is an understatement
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