Calder Wine Company

Mendocino Carignane

9.186 ratings
9.123 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Carignane
Top Notes For
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Exotic nose of Asian spices, and blueberry pie. Mouth-coating and rich yet devoid of heat. Fuzzy finish. Nicely integrated and fun wine

Exotic nose of Asian spices, and blueberry pie. Mouth-coating and rich yet devoid of heat. Fuzzy finish. Nicely integrated and fun wine

Mar 2nd, 2019
Jo Florradikal

combo of red and dark fruits, dried cranberries, baking spices, cardamom, coconut, violets

combo of red and dark fruits, dried cranberries, baking spices, cardamom, coconut, violets

Aug 17th, 2017
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

7.7

Impossible to comment fairly two days ago given the boisterous overripe character, yet now the wine is so dead and advanced, I wonder when the grapes were picked. I fear this is not "quintessential" Carignane as some would like to imagine. Drink this wine within the first hour of opening for a deep dip into one dimensional fruity territory. Would rather drink the profoundly brett-y Sandlands Carignane.

Impossible to comment fairly two days ago given the boisterous overripe character, yet now the wine is so dead and advanced, I wonder when the grapes were picked. I fear this is not "quintessential" Carignane as some would like to imagine. Drink this wine within the first hour of opening for a deep dip into one dimensional fruity territory. Would rather drink the profoundly brett-y Sandlands Carignane.

6 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.2

An ever more quintessential example of Carignane's underrated charm.

An ever more quintessential example of Carignane's underrated charm.

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2014
Drew DiMatteo

@corkbuzzchelsea let me try this gem last night @corkbuzzchelsea

@corkbuzzchelsea let me try this gem last night @corkbuzzchelsea

1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2014
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.6

Medium ruby red, I'm not fond of the nose, a little volatile and a little funk, bright red cherries, cranberries and bay leaf. Chewy tart tannins, lacks polish or age or both. Still, cool to find #carignan from #mendocinowine

Medium ruby red, I'm not fond of the nose, a little volatile and a little funk, bright red cherries, cranberries and bay leaf. Chewy tart tannins, lacks polish or age or both. Still, cool to find #carignan from #mendocinowine

Aug 23rd, 2016
William Hughes

Brambly raspberries and sweet spices. Balanced acidity and a savory finish. I'm really like the fruit coming out of the Colombini vineyard!

Brambly raspberries and sweet spices. Balanced acidity and a savory finish. I'm really like the fruit coming out of the Colombini vineyard!

Jul 22nd, 2015
Lauren Feldman

Sales Scribe Winery

9.6

Raspberry, bramble & white pepper nose. Vibrant, uplifting acidity with dense black fruit, mocha & spice. Insane value...

Raspberry, bramble & white pepper nose. Vibrant, uplifting acidity with dense black fruit, mocha & spice. Insane value...

Apr 30th, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick

2013 Vintage. Colombini Vineyard in Redwood Valley. Delicious. Great with food. Great without. I'm a big fan.

2013 Vintage. Colombini Vineyard in Redwood Valley. Delicious. Great with food. Great without. I'm a big fan.

Mar 29th, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick

Rory Williams delivers yet again. I haven't had a mediocre bottle from him yet.

Rory Williams delivers yet again. I haven't had a mediocre bottle from him yet.

Mar 1st, 2015