Picked up this bottle in Macomb at Wine Sellers. — 2 years ago
El Molar is an unusual 100% Garnacha from a region known primarily for Monastrell/Mourvèdre. It is sourced from the estate’s youngest plots in El Molar, planted between 2004 and 2010 on sand and chalk soils. Aged in large foudres and barrels for 14 months. Light ruby color. Red fruit. Fresh — 4 years ago
A highly awarded Grenache from Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, possibly the best terroir for the varietal in Australia. Its gnarly old bush vines were planted in 1946. It is dry farmed on a 1.7 hectare block sitting on the deepest sand with the lowest vigour and yield. Not as raspberry as many Australian Grenache - more balanced, restrained and excellent. Wine of the Year at the 2020 Halliday Wine Awards receiving 99 points. On the medium weight palate red berries and cherry finishing with ultra fine tannins. Jancis made the comment, “Might give the odd cult Spanish wine a run for its money too.” — 2 months ago
McCarthy & Schiering, $21
Floral and dark fruit on the nose. Super complex, getting all different kinds of tasting notes with each sip. Blackberry, black cherry, wet sand, and a savory note that reminds me of herbs and olives and a touch of smokiness. The fruit is ripe but it still has a very bright acidity, maybe a touch too much for my tastes, smooth tannins and lingers on the palate for awhile - medium bodied. It may not be the best tasting wine I've ever had, but it is definitely one of the most refined and complex and was very enjoyable to drink! — 3 years ago
Significantly surpassed expectations. Thought it might’ve been over the hill, but not at all. Loved it! — 5 months ago
Solid, light easy drinking Chardonnay — 2 years ago
2017 vintage. Beautiful color. Fruity light oak nose. Tastes of luscious strawberries, light acidity, oak and spice. Fantastic value at $9. A great weekday wine. — 4 years ago
Dawn E.
Cherry, violets, grahm cracker crust, and cracked pepper on the nose. Tastes of violets, white pepper, bing cherry, black licorice, pine needles, and mint. Nice balance, medium body, and tannins. 90 min decant, interesting Cab for a Paso Robles! — 10 days ago