Clos Saron

Blue Cheer California Cinsault Carignan

9.329 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
California, USA
Cinsault, Carignan
Top Notes For
Ian Staub

Gideon’s “cheerful,” presumably easy-drinking red is certainly that, but also shows the depth and mystery that I’ve come to associate with Clos Saron and these plots of land. The nose is flush with wild, feral berry fruit: raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, and spicy black pepper, savory herbs, compost-heavy potting soil and animal musk. Palate is acid-driven with a strawberry balsamic element. Tannins are minimal, and the finish is relatively short but clean. Unmistakably Clos Saron.

Gideon’s “cheerful,” presumably easy-drinking red is certainly that, but also shows the depth and mystery that I’ve come to associate with Clos Saron and these plots of land. The nose is flush with wild, feral berry fruit: raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, and spicy black pepper, savory herbs, compost-heavy potting soil and animal musk. Palate is acid-driven with a strawberry balsamic element. Tannins are minimal, and the finish is relatively short but clean. Unmistakably Clos Saron.

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2018
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.3

All 2,076 bottles, please!

All 2,076 bottles, please!

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2015
Erin Christey

Lovely. Full bodied but not aggressive. Seduces its way into your heart.

Lovely. Full bodied but not aggressive. Seduces its way into your heart.

Jun 21st, 2018
Juan Cerda

Crazy good.

Crazy good.

Jan 13th, 2018
Francois Baldassari

Funky, yet deeply enjoyable

Funky, yet deeply enjoyable

Dec 2nd, 2017
Stephanie Ratanas

Great deep fruit. Clean, full bodied.

Great deep fruit. Clean, full bodied.

Sep 22nd, 2017
Jason Adams

Showing a bit too much California for my tastes...

Showing a bit too much California for my tastes...

Mar 4th, 2017
Hanif Perry

Awesome wine. Big fruit and funk.

Awesome wine. Big fruit and funk.

Jan 17th, 2017
Cody Milch

Last bottle of last vintage, lavender fizz

Last bottle of last vintage, lavender fizz

Dec 3rd, 2016
Kieran Roberts

Amazingly expressive, great fruit clarity. Refreshing and clean.

Amazingly expressive, great fruit clarity. Refreshing and clean.

Jun 10th, 2016