The nose shows the high percentage of mourvedre with its spicyness along fresh raspberry fruit. The medium bodied palate is fresh and lively, there is solid balance; the mid palate lacks intensity and the tannins are a bit too drying on the finish, but I like the general emphasis on freshness rather than sheer concentration. Enjoyable and ready to go. 16/20
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35% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignan, 16% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium minus nose needs air (from Coravin), shows earth, black plum, herbal tones, black pepper, dried raspberry. Palate more red fruited, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, lovely spice profile, all spice, strong herbal component with garrique and rosemary, style shows lovely expression of layers without overpowering. Medium plus acidity and alcohol, medium tannins, finishes dry with that spice. Excellent value.
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California Vacation (Sonoma, SF, Monterey); 8/5/2017-8/12/2017: Tasted in tasting room. 35% Mourvèdre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignane, 16% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, this shows bright red fruited flavors. Soft in the mouth, this drinks a little bit ripe.
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11/6/2022 - ploher wrote:
The nose shows the high percentage of mourvedre with its spicyness along fresh raspberry fruit. The medium bodied palate is fresh and lively, there is solid balance; the mid palate lacks intensity and the tannins are a bit too drying on the finish, but I like the general emphasis on freshness rather than sheer concentration. Enjoyable and ready to go. 16/20
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11/20/2018 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good QPR. Dark dark fruit. Floral , good minerality
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4/25/2018 - GTFreek wrote:
35% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignan, 16% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium minus nose needs air (from Coravin), shows earth, black plum, herbal tones, black pepper, dried raspberry. Palate more red fruited, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, lovely spice profile, all spice, strong herbal component with garrique and rosemary, style shows lovely expression of layers without overpowering. Medium plus acidity and alcohol, medium tannins, finishes dry with that spice. Excellent value.
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8/10/2017 - ews3 wrote: 88 Points
California Vacation (Sonoma, SF, Monterey); 8/5/2017-8/12/2017: Tasted in tasting room. 35% Mourvèdre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignane, 16% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, this shows bright red fruited flavors. Soft in the mouth, this drinks a little bit ripe.
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