Domaine les Alexandrins

Eclipse Drôme Tannat 2014

9.3

Maybe there aren’t any bottles floating around anymore, but I got lucky and snagged one. This is super juicy Tannat, which is not something I ever thought I’d say or hear. Dried cherries, super ripe plums, some underripe blueberry, a bit of funk on the nose. Graphite and leather too. There’s still great acidity which makes this gulpable. it’s an interesting wine, this mixture of dried fruits but bright and juicy acidity feels like it should be two different wines, but it’s not in any way disjointed or threadbare. It’s just got serious backbone, and long tannins. Like a northern Rhône Syrah without the floral aspects. It’s slightly meaty and spicy when first opened. The empty glass is restrained but all violet. I wish I could’ve had this a couple of years ago but it’s still really lifted yet soft tonight. — 18 days ago

Ericsson, Severn and 13 others liked this

Lyle Fass

One year wonder

Château Montus

Madiran Tannat Blend 2010

Peter Valkenburg

9.2

3 days ago I thought this one was far over his peak, no score.
But now its open with balance , depth and a hole lot of fun factor
— 11 days ago

Peter, Thijs and 6 others liked this

Viña Progreso

Suenos de Elisa Tannat 2011

Kristin the Wine Girl

8.9

Racy and dark, acidic sour Japanese plum. Licorice nose. Heavy tannins and a strinkingly clean finish from that acid rinse. Begs for braised short ribs or lamb gyro with cucumber dill yogurt sauce. Gets meatier and meatier as it opens up. — a month ago

Paul, Dennis and 5 others liked this

Bodega 1750

Samaipata Tannat 2016

Christy

9.5

Somm. Blackberries and plums. Nice acidity and tannins. — 3 days ago

Sarzotti Vineyard

Paso Robles Tannat 2016

Ray Quirolgico

9.2

This winery is a wonderful gem in Paso Robles and the kindness and love the owners have for producing wine is evident here: rich dark color, full balanced flavor with a crisp finish. — a month ago