Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pours sangria in color. ON THE NOSE: Violets and red berries with a slight alcohol burn. ON THE PALATE: black cherry. Medium (-) body and short finish. Not a complex wine, but not meant for storing. Drink young.
Pours sangria in color. ON THE NOSE: Violets and red berries with a slight alcohol burn. ON THE PALATE: black cherry. Medium (-) body and short finish. Not a complex wine, but not meant for storing. Drink young.
Jan 29th, 2017Blackberry, raspberry, currant, eucalyptus, mossy earth, vanilla and oak. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.
Blackberry, raspberry, currant, eucalyptus, mossy earth, vanilla and oak. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.
Jun 11th, 2016
This is a fun Rhone blend, and Steve is right: the Counoise really brings the room together!
This is a fun Rhone blend, and Steve is right: the Counoise really brings the room together!
May 3rd, 2016
Cherry, strawberry jams, sweet spices, 15% lac so a little bit heat on the action, otherwise it's good. 2013 vintage
Cherry, strawberry jams, sweet spices, 15% lac so a little bit heat on the action, otherwise it's good. 2013 vintage
May 1st, 2016
Black currant, nice pepper and spice. Really tasty and terrific value.
Black currant, nice pepper and spice. Really tasty and terrific value.
Aug 28th, 2016
Part of the blind France vs CA wine tasting at the office. Somewhat bitter. Not one I would choose on my own.
Part of the blind France vs CA wine tasting at the office. Somewhat bitter. Not one I would choose on my own.
Jul 7th, 2016Exceptional value; perfumed violet petals, silk in the mouth with dark fruit notes and a touch of spice and cured meats
Exceptional value; perfumed violet petals, silk in the mouth with dark fruit notes and a touch of spice and cured meats
Mar 5th, 2016This one is a sipper for me. I'm not sure yet what I think!
This one is a sipper for me. I'm not sure yet what I think!
