Mourvedre

La Clarine Farm

"Cedarville" Mourvèdre 2019

Lovely redfruits and low ABV (11.5%) crispness and freshness, very good balance and acidity, medium-long finish, very good foothills Mourvèdre! — 10 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Wow that’s low ABV.

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2019

Vintage 2019 | minerality and cherries in smell. My notes say: strict ánd cheerful. Love it. — a month ago

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Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — a month ago

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Epoch Estate Wines

Estate Blend Red Rhone Blend 2014

Very nice — a month ago

Douglas, Martin and 3 others liked this

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre 2014

From magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. Due to the setting, no formal notes. That being said, I am pleased to share is that the 2014 is at a lovely, early stage in its evolution. Developing still; dark and complex with good structure. This was a killer pairing with a variety of fare including smoked duck. Drink now through 2034 easy. — a month ago

Vasanth, Bob and 11 others liked this

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2021

Nice GSM blend. Great wine with a steak. — 17 days ago

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — a month ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
Joseph Barsky

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@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Needs air. Better at 60° than 50. Bitter Aperol quality. Viscous. Orange blossom, guava, kiwi, apricot, and gravel. Alcohol stands out a bit. Likely just needs more time. — 11 days ago

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Château de Saint-Cosme

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner which lasted a couple do hours. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of powerful ripe red and dark fruit: black brambles, dark cherries, black pepper, boozy Christmas fruitcake, licorice, garrigue, leather and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with sneaky medium+ tanning that build with air. The acid is there too although I wouldn’t call it the main character. It does, however, play a strong supporting roll. Definitely a wine of texture. It has been a handful of years since my last bottle of the 2015 and it’s evolving very nicely! Secondary flavors are starting to show and everything remains balanced. Extended air did get it to freshen up a bit so I’d say this still has a long life ahead. Drink now with a healthy decant and through 2035. — 14 days ago

Pooneet, Daniel and 19 others liked this

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2016

Ripe red cherry. Grilled game. Black peppercorn. Tannins strong yet softened. Acidity medium minus. 15% alcohol fairly well hidden. Nice mouthfeel though a bit unbalanced. Medium finish. — a month ago

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