One of my favorite roses…even in winter — 14 days ago
Great fruit in this one! Much less feral and rustic than I expected. Wow. — a month ago
Drank with Stallings at Christmas happy hour. Very good light burgundy. Great with charcuterie plate or by itself. — 22 days ago
New Year’s Eve 2025 — 4 days ago
The 2017 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, which comes from its own vineyard neighbouring the property, just outside the appellation. The vineyard shares much of the same terroir as its namesake across the road, and this is evident in the character – and quality – of the wine. The nose is a dead ringer for Châteauneuf, with effusive aromas of jammy red fruit, Turkish delight, liquorice, star anise, wild herbs, and cherry liqueur. The palate adds flavours of blood orange and dried cranberry, with good concentration. There is some heat and the finish feels slightly clunky, which is a shame – but I can imagine in a strong vintage this wine must be a real steal. And plenty of life left for this 2017, so I’d certainly look for the ‘16 or ‘19 as an alternative.
A nice wine to enjoy during advent.
07/12/25 — a month ago
Looking for my new wine store in MD. — 8 days ago
Dark currant
Cherry
Light oak
Moderately tannic
Dry to medium mouthfeel — 21 days ago
Kelley Raymond
Always a pleaser - a little bright, but good solo — 15 days ago