Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Grenache (34%), Barbera (32%), Counoise (16%), Mourvèdre (14%) and 4% other assorted red grapes. Light salmon pink color. Aromas of citrus fruits, red berries and white flowers. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries, orange, green melon, grapefruit and lemon. Lovely hint of salty and chalky minerality on the finish. Creamy texture (lees contact?) and very crisp acidity. Light bodied, clean and refreshing. Wonderful pairing with a salad. — 9 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.2

Floral, apricot, green apple, pear, delicious acidity — 11 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.2

Smooth light bodied excellence. — 3 months ago

Remington Remmel

9.1

Extremely light, minimal tannins, lighter bodied, green stems, lower alcohol content 12%, tart — 3 months ago

Paul J

9.3

Lovely gold color. Lemongrass and minerality dominate the nose with subtle flowers. There’s a sweetness on the palate I can’t place, almost like bubblegum. Deep wine with long finish. Always good! — 8 days ago

with Brooke

I Nell

9.3

Decanted for 3 hours, absolutely beautiful — 4 days ago

Paul J

9.1

PnP. Dark red almost purple color. Flowers, earth, and Rhubarb on the nose. Same on the palate with ample tartness. Very bold bouquet. Pairs nicely with chewy starbursts :) — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Paul J

9.2

PnP. Cedar, plums, prunes, and cherries on the nose and palate. Probably slightly past prime. Nice depth and solid finish. — 17 days ago

with Brooke

Clay Bullwinkel

9.2

Minerals, smoky, herbal… pioneer with Ribolla Gialla in CA — 3 days ago

Daniel M

9.0

The nose is quite fascinating. There is a tiny green bell pepper note that is familiar, but I smell cherry coke, strawberry, a bit of hay, some black pepper too. The palate was austere and super dry at first but it opened up after a while. I had a first glass before our evening meal and I can see a real difference with meat balls and brocoli in soy sauce. There is a good acid drive, some cherry cola and strawberry notes, a very soft and caressing mouthfeel, some gentle tannins in the rear, before a long, rather dry finish with the same fruit notes and a discreet final bitter touch. A rather lean, not extracted, fruity yet structured example of cabernet franc. I would not have guessed it blind as it's quite different from loire valley expressions I know. Good stuff, have it with food though. — 2 months ago