On first opening, bouquet of black cherry and blackberries, Big Red cinnamon gum, bell pepper, and smoky bowling alley; palate of black cherry and plum, char, and black tea with a medium-short finish. On the second day the candy and bell pepper smells taper, bowling alley becomes more of a whiff of pipe smoke, blackberry bramble emerges with spent firecrackers; on the palate the black pepper spice has some herbs de provence, black tea tannins are rounder and the cherry flavor more tart, a fuller body on the finish with notes of char, meat fats, and pepperoni spices. Was gonna go with 89 but it’s impressive once you decant for a day. — 4 years ago
So tasty! Rich, ripe cherry, solid tannins, juicy finish. — 8 years ago
Monvínic. Copa 4,00
26.04.18 — 8 years ago
Lovely rosé. Dick Handal grows some really nice grapes. — 8 years ago
2013, this is nice. Lots of smells and a good finish. — 11 years ago
This wine was incredibly balanced. It was wonderful! Beautiful taste beautiful. — 3 years ago
Perfect with a garlic encrusted rib-eye. — 6 years ago
Not quite as nice as the Handal-Denier from the same vintage, but good. We’ll see how the other bottle compares. — 6 years ago
Rest. The Alchemix. Copa Àlex. Bobal.
15.04.19 — 7 years ago
Good balance between Cabernet and Merlot with strong tannins and long finish — 10 years ago
Loved this wine. Dry. Flavorful. — 3 years ago
First-rate Zinfandel starts with great grapes. Dick Handal gets it right. — 4 years ago
Just the right accompaniment for BBQ ribs, collard greens, and coleslaw. — 6 years ago
Light smoke and balanced sweetness. Exotic spices, black pepper but very subtle . — 7 years ago
With its suave blend of rich dark fruit and energetic floral and spice qualities, this juicy Spanish red will pair well with a range of foods, especially grilled meats. It also drinks wonderfully by itself. Supple tannins and subtle grip keep the exuberant fruit in check. $15.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2018) — 8 years ago
Fruit and spice and all things nice. — 10 years ago
Nice deep and oaky flavors with a hint of fruit — 11 years ago
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Called Mourvèdre. Green leaves and olives. Side pucker, light on the wood. — 9 months ago