Andrew Murray

Espérance Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend

9.111 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA

Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah

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

Top Notes For

8.8

Very deep in fruit flavors, not expected for blend ratio. Very extracted flavors and great mouthfeel. Could age nicely.

Very deep in fruit flavors, not expected for blend ratio. Very extracted flavors and great mouthfeel. Could age nicely.

Feb 21st, 2016

Julianne Fishell

9.2

Really nice blend. Purchased on sale at Winco of all places.

Really nice blend. Purchased on sale at Winco of all places.

Aug 14th, 2021

9.1

Delicious CdR blend from CA. Ready to roll on pop-and-pour.

Delicious CdR blend from CA. Ready to roll on pop-and-pour.

Jul 7th, 2016

8.8

The dark purple '01 Andrew Murray Red Rhone Blend 'Espérance' wears its age with finesse. The ripe strawberry, floral and cinnamon nose is somewhat muted, but the flavors of tart cherry, espresso and earth are still forceful and complex. The long peppery aftertaste shows well-integrated jammy tannins.

The dark purple '01 Andrew Murray Red Rhone Blend 'Espérance' wears its age with finesse. The ripe strawberry, floral and cinnamon nose is somewhat muted, but the flavors of tart cherry, espresso and earth are still forceful and complex. The long peppery aftertaste shows well-integrated jammy tannins.

Mar 29th, 2015

9.2

I didn't think this would be holding up so well after 11 years... But wow, what a great nose and wonderfully smooth palate!

I didn't think this would be holding up so well after 11 years... But wow, what a great nose and wonderfully smooth palate!

Sep 2nd, 2014

9.0

Bryant had this 7 years ago

Bryant had this 7 years ago

Jul 19th, 2017

9.0

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

Jul 15th, 2017

9.3

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Jeremy had this 7 years ago

Jan 29th, 2017

9.2

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

May 8th, 2016

Courtney Lannert

9.5

Courtney had this 9 years ago

Courtney had this 9 years ago

Sep 30th, 2015