Bonkers. Jasmine aromatics, green apple acidity, almond and… sourdough? Honeycomb. Good god. More. — 5 months ago
One of my bottles from my annual WWC hosting. Part of a Grenache flight (including ‘19 Rotie Cellars “Big G”, ‘19 Saint-Damien Souteyrades Gigondas, ‘18 Andremily Grenache).
80% Grenache/ 20% Mourvèdre
I’m a fan of this Gigondas producer and think the wines exhibit an excellent value. After the first two Grenache wines, we take a dark (profile) turn here. Classical garrigue, dark potpurri, and spiced blackberries aromatically, with some leather and tobacco as well. Dark black fruits dominate the palate surrounded by bitter dark chocolate, black pepper, hint of charcoal and mineral. Concentrated but not sweet. In a delicious window now but benefitted from the air it got…no rush. — 6 months ago
Excellent — 5 months ago
Lovely Grenache nose
Palate: sweet fruit. Well made. — 5 months ago
From Chambers Street Wines (I think). A little funky, granny smith apples, lemon, oak, grass, vanilla. — 7 months ago
2016 Left Bank kicks ass at all price points. This is a bargain bottle that I feel deserves more love than the 8.5 average rating on this app. I give it an unapologetic 9. I popped and poured a glass (saving the rest for some mostaccioli later tonight), and it is behaving like a high-quality Medoc. A little tight but juicy, with pleasant fruit, slate, apple skins, and vibrant acidity. Appropriately tannic and a lovely finish. At $16, I would easily recommend this to a newbie or a seasoned veteran. It can handle 5 more years.
Listening to Patsy Cline. — 4 months ago
Nose: closed.
Palate: very nice. Good grip.
31 grapevine — 5 months ago
Gorgeous chenin, totally clean, stony and pure — 7 months ago
JKT
Again surprised by the soft yet minerals laden lift — 4 months ago