Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, black cherry, black plum, black raspberry, cranberry, subtle blossom, dusty earth, mushroom, old wood; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red and black cherry, black plum, blackberry wet earth; medium finish, very complex and surprising
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red cherry, black cherry, black plum, black raspberry, cranberry, subtle blossom, dusty earth, mushroom, old wood; dry, high acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red and black cherry, black plum, blackberry wet earth; medium finish, very complex and surprising
Dec 15th, 2018
Starting to finally hit its stride, though with a long ways to go yet. The clenched fist holding the grapefruit, peach and blackberry fruit basket has started to unclench, and there's more of Mourvedre's feral side starting to peak out and buff away the hard edges. Better after 3 hours in the decanter, many more years to go.
Starting to finally hit its stride, though with a long ways to go yet. The clenched fist holding the grapefruit, peach and blackberry fruit basket has started to unclench, and there's more of Mourvedre's feral side starting to peak out and buff away the hard edges. Better after 3 hours in the decanter, many more years to go.
Jul 20th, 2017
Gonna have to get a case of this and age it for a long long time, it's a baby, very intense, the tart red fruit up front turns to leather and tar on the finish, once it (hopefully) develops some Brett to tame the fruit (Brett and mouvedre are like peanut butter and jelly to me) and the wine softens it's going to be sublime.
Gonna have to get a case of this and age it for a long long time, it's a baby, very intense, the tart red fruit up front turns to leather and tar on the finish, once it (hopefully) develops some Brett to tame the fruit (Brett and mouvedre are like peanut butter and jelly to me) and the wine softens it's going to be sublime.
3 people found it helpfulMay 4th, 2015Definitely has that D&G house style overlaid on some really lovely California Mourvedre fruit. Bright and twangy with underlying funk and animal qualities. Lots of grapefruit and peach. Didn't budge much over two days, I'd be curious to see this in another 5 years.
Definitely has that D&G house style overlaid on some really lovely California Mourvedre fruit. Bright and twangy with underlying funk and animal qualities. Lots of grapefruit and peach. Didn't budge much over two days, I'd be curious to see this in another 5 years.
Nov 23rd, 2015
pretty rare that I find new world attempts at old-world wine successful. always happy to be proven wrong. lean. mean. grapefruit notes. nice texture. really showcases the grape well
pretty rare that I find new world attempts at old-world wine successful. always happy to be proven wrong. lean. mean. grapefruit notes. nice texture. really showcases the grape well
Nov 13th, 2015
Good wine, but in an awkward state. It seemed to be pulling in different directions without cohesion among its parts. Everything is there, so with time it may straighten out... or fall apart. I'll hold onto the other bottle I have for a while.
Good wine, but in an awkward state. It seemed to be pulling in different directions without cohesion among its parts. Everything is there, so with time it may straighten out... or fall apart. I'll hold onto the other bottle I have for a while.
Nov 6th, 2015
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
