Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Oh My! (San Diego Wine Co.): 50:50 Syrah & Grenache grown in schist, clay, & limestone soils from varying altitudes on the slopes of Black Mtn, located in the slightly cooler NE corner of the Minervois AOC known as "Les Causses"; Typically, "Fermented in cement tanks for 20–25 days with 2 “pigeages” (Punch downs) per day;"
N: CLOSED; Earth, some garrigue?
P: Med body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker which pretty much maintains into & throught the LONG, very, VERY slightly tangy finish with a bitter/swtness to the still very, VERY slightly puckerish tannins. NEEDS into, probably through, '20, then drinking for 3 yrs more IF the frt holds. My VG+, *certainly* MORE if this evolves as expected over the next 3+ yrs. [Though competitive, this vendor's $11.99 is actually the highest of wine-searcher's currently SPARSE listings.]
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9/15/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Oh My! (San Diego Wine Co.): 50:50 Syrah & Grenache grown in schist, clay, & limestone soils from varying altitudes on the slopes of Black Mtn, located in the slightly cooler NE corner of the Minervois AOC known as "Les Causses"; Typically, "Fermented in cement tanks for 20–25 days with 2 “pigeages” (Punch downs) per day;"
N: CLOSED; Earth, some garrigue?
P: Med body; NICE frt met by an astringent pucker which pretty much maintains into & throught the LONG, very, VERY slightly tangy finish with a bitter/swtness to the still very, VERY slightly puckerish tannins. NEEDS into, probably through, '20, then drinking for 3 yrs more IF the frt holds. My VG+, *certainly* MORE if this evolves as expected over the next 3+ yrs. [Though competitive, this vendor's $11.99 is actually the highest of wine-searcher's currently SPARSE listings.]
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8/14/2018 - debauchery tea party Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nicely done little Minervois, with a spice box nose. Dark fruit with a bit of spice follows. Really nice for the price.
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5/2/2018 - vino vidi vici Likes this wine:
Yeah! Nervy blend of Grenache & Syrah - love it. Great QPR @ $12. French wines rule!
BTW - I tried to update CT profile on this wine - it is NOT Mourvedre.
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