Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Big and bold without being too much. Slight touch of alcoholic heat — 20 days ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Mas Marroch Maridaje — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.6

We pulled this from our cellar and brought it to V. Mertz for dinner. We enjoyed a couple of other wines as aperitifs and then ultimately did what anyone given the opportunity should do: pair it with lamb chops. We poured it into a decanter while we enjoyed the conversation and opening courses. Given the setting, there were no formal notes however, I can confidently report that the 2015 “Tintot” absolutely slaps. From the first sip to the last, it was all balance, power and class. It was also a spectacular showcase for Mourvèdre. It was hard to fully judge color because the lighting was so low but it appeared to be nearly opaque. A touch feral with a slightly gamey element to it but there’s a great big ol’ basket of black and blue fruits with red and purple flowers, garrigue, some black pepper and cedar chest. Structure is still quite firm but totally enjoyable. While this is an unusual assemblage for the region, it still comes across as a wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This was my first “Tintot” and it has left quite the impression. Drink now with an hour decant or over the next 7-10 years. P.S. it probably goes without saying, but the pairing with lamb chops was sublime. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2021 vintage. A new wine for this young estate, that can be considered Mas Lasta's second wine ( the first wine coming under the Terrasses du Larzac appellation). Predominantly Grenache with Syrah, no wood, only stainless steel and no press wine is added. A delicious fruit-forward wine with impeccable freshness that can be drunk young. Abv. 13,5%. — 9 months ago

Erik Rini

9.2

Always one of my favorite go to Spanish reds from the Montsant region which is my of my personal favorite DO’s. I tried this for the first time almost 15 years ago and always buy it when I can find it. It is still an exceptional wine every year and incredible value. Very similar to a higher end Cotes Du Rhone. Buy it by the case…🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 — a year ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Pleasantly funky! Blend of Syrah (50%) with the balance split between Garnacha and Carinena (Samso). Aromas of bright brambly red berry fruit, cigar leaf and iodine. Just a touch of Brett. Red berry fruit and beef jerky with a touch of black coffee and dark chocolate on the pallet. A slightly spicy finish. Lacking a bit on the mid-pallet a bit but there is such a great balance of acidity, tannins and alcohol that it can be overlooked. A nice little find recommended by Chris at the Vino Volo in DFW! — 2 years ago

Tim

8.9

Drinking with Kay, Mom, Dad, and Emily in France. This was a bottle picked up in Les Baux. Color is dark red almost purple. Nose is also darker red fruit. Taste is bright and juicy but high alcohol content as you can feel it evaporate. Good tannins and structure. Would drink again. Bottle was maybe 20 something? — 10 months ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

First good wine back from a trip to the islands.
Some islands can get much better wines than others.

A neat blend, ripe cherry nose.
Thick jam persists. A pleasant wave of gravelly fruit, violets, dark cherry, Pomegranate juice.
A great wine to come back to. — a year ago

Adam Beasley

9.2

This is my wine version of “comfort food”. Does what only southern France can do. — 2 years ago

Benjamin Shirk

9.3

McCarthy & Schiering, $50

Bittersweet occasion and went way above my budget to celebrate my birthday and also mourn Grandma Julie's passing. She loved CdP so thought I'd splurge on one. I've only had a couple but have loved every one I tried. This was a bit different, I'm used to bright fruit forward but this was very muted cooked dark fruit with a lot of emphasis on the baking spice and earthy tobacco notes. Incredibly complex - licorice, coffee, clove, tobacco with an underlying subtle dried/cooked dark fruit. Crazy smooth, but I'm comparing it to sub $20 wines that I'm used to, and you can barely tell that it's 15% alc. Nice tannins but I think it would benefit from a touch more acidity. I'm being picky since I paid so much for it but in summary it's one of the best made wines I've ever had, but not among my favorites. But it's still a great experience and I don't regret the purchase — 2 years ago