Peter Sultan

9.0

A young, fresh, & grippy declassified Bandol. Dark red hue misleading given its medium/ medium light body; Black Currants, nice tannic spine with that grippiness. What a perfect summer red. — 9 days ago

"Odedi"

8.9

This is a nice Mourvedre based blend from Sierra Foothills, California.

Showing black fruits with earth, licorice, oak, tobacco and light vegetables.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and smooth on the palate. Spicy and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.

A blend of 64% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache and 6% counoise.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85. — 4 hours ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

No idea what the “pros” were drinking to give this a 8.8 rating average, but it wasn’t this. One of my favorite wines, this used to be 100% mourvedre but now I think is usually blended a bit with other rhone varietals from John Alban’s stable. The story behind the label is great - happy to share for those interested! — 5 days ago

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Scott Rose

9.1

2020 vintage. Straddles the divide between downright dirty and preciously pretty quite nicely. A little something for all rosé fans. — 5 days ago

Fredrik Finn

9.3

A rosé that will rock your socks off from the legendary producer Domaine Tempier,
Brilliant wine from start to finish. Vivid nose with fresh red berries and a zesty, grape-like bitterness, orange blossom and a whole bunch of fresh herbs over a canvas of wet stones.
Fresh and bright palate with a stoney , mineral nerve that cuts through the pronounced fruit concetration and the slight creamy viscosotiy, a layered complexity through a long stimulating finish.
As good as the legend goes, unfortunaltely a challenge to get your hands on. — a day ago

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9.2

Limpid orange-pink. Expressive red berry, blood orange and pit fruit aromas are accompanied by building mineral and floral nuances. Taut and energetic in the mouth, offering sappy strawberry, orange zest and lavender flavors braced by a spine of chalky minerality. Finishes silky and impressively long, with repeating mineral and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2021)
— 3 days ago

Scott Rose

9.3

2018 vintage. Absolutely banging for the buck. Promising nose. Big body/mouthfeel. Finish full of chutzpah. — 5 days ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Had this Sunday evening. Surprisingly approachable for such a young wine from Justin Smith at Saxum, the wine is fantastic right out of the gate and just blossoms from there. Fantastic. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Light orange-pink. Fresh red berries, white peach, orange zest and pungent flowers on the mineral-accented nose. Focused and energetic on the palate, offering redcurrant, nectarine and blood orange flavors that deepen and turn sweeter with air. Shows impressive energy and minerally bite on the persistent finish, which leaves lavender and pit fruit notes behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2021)
— 3 days ago

Deborah M

9.1

Wasn’t expecting much, but pleasantly surprised. Tour de France and a nice glass of wine. No complaints. (Received as part of the Classic Wine Storage monthly “USA wines” club). — 12 days ago