La Clarine Farm

Jambalaia Rouge Red Rhone Blend

9.117 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Syrah, Mourvedre, Marsanne, Grenache
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Cream Sauces, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Ian Staub

Weird and wild, murky fruit juice. I think the store had trouble selling this (we’re on Long Island this week) and I probably shouldn’t be drinking a 4 year old vintage. Fruit is wild and brambly mixed berries, and it’s sorta tastes like some are underripe and green, some are to the point of rot. I like the spirit and have enjoyed La Clarine’s other cuvées so I think this is just a couple years too late. That all being said, it’s still a pretty enjoyable chilled chugger.

Weird and wild, murky fruit juice. I think the store had trouble selling this (we’re on Long Island this week) and I probably shouldn’t be drinking a 4 year old vintage. Fruit is wild and brambly mixed berries, and it’s sorta tastes like some are underripe and green, some are to the point of rot. I like the spirit and have enjoyed La Clarine’s other cuvées so I think this is just a couple years too late. That all being said, it’s still a pretty enjoyable chilled chugger.

Oct 1st, 2019
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.3

Drinking really well right now. Fresh, juicy and bright with layers of flavor and aroma.

Drinking really well right now. Fresh, juicy and bright with layers of flavor and aroma.

Mar 18th, 2017
Andy Christiansen

Unfiltered unfined chuggable goodness.

Unfiltered unfined chuggable goodness.

Mar 15th, 2017
Amy Atwood

Founder/Owner Amy Atwood Selections

9.4

Juicy, chillable goodness! Enough tannins to match anything off the grill

Juicy, chillable goodness! Enough tannins to match anything off the grill

May 26th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

There are some positive recent reviews for this wine on Delectable, so perhaps I’ve got an off bottle, but this was an infected natural wine gone horribly bad.

There are some positive recent reviews for this wine on Delectable, so perhaps I’ve got an off bottle, but this was an infected natural wine gone horribly bad.

May 3rd, 2018
David Ott

Murky, muddy appearance. Juicy, tart, summer time party.

Murky, muddy appearance. Juicy, tart, summer time party.

Mar 30th, 2018
Michael Piaker

21 November 2017. Ops, Brooklyn, NY.

21 November 2017. Ops, Brooklyn, NY.

Nov 24th, 2017
Jenks

Murky, tart, fruit juice, loaded with terroir. Crushable.

Murky, tart, fruit juice, loaded with terroir. Crushable.

Aug 15th, 2017
Dave Schavone

Smells like a brewery, tastes like cranberry and licorice. Enchanting.

Smells like a brewery, tastes like cranberry and licorice. Enchanting.

Jun 7th, 2017
David Everitt

Lovely level o tannin, young fruity nose. Not complex, great party wine. Love it

Lovely level o tannin, young fruity nose. Not complex, great party wine. Love it

Jan 5th, 2017