Definitely a hot year wine. So a bit loose, but by no means do I think that ruins it. It is just a young drinking, fruit forward/jammy treat. On the nose, ripe strawberry, red plums, a hint of wet stone, and some fleshy notes are all in the GSM wheelhouse. Where it delights is the palate: the strawberry is pronounced, but there are a lot of nuanced flavors of: graphite, black plum/currant, blackberry, black tea, smoke and tobacco. Yum!
Definitely a hot year wine. So a bit loose, but by no means do I think that ruins it. It is just a young drinking, fruit forward/jammy treat. On the nose, ripe strawberry, red plums, a hint of wet stone, and some fleshy notes are all in the GSM wheelhouse. Where it delights is the palate: the strawberry is pronounced, but there are a lot of nuanced flavors of: graphite, black plum/currant, blackberry, black tea, smoke and tobacco. Yum!
Jun 26th, 2020
Blueberry, plum, smoke, meat, savory, ripe,....so many adjectives. Good wine!
Blueberry, plum, smoke, meat, savory, ripe,....so many adjectives. Good wine!
Nov 5th, 2017
Tasted the B. Leighton at K Vintners. B. Leighton is made by Charles's Smith's Wine Director Brendon Leighton made in conjunction with Charles. On the notes, sweet blue fruits and mixed dark berries leap out of the glass. Spices, loamy soils, dark florals and purple florals. The palate is M body with just M+ tannins. It starts with ripe, elegant, blue fruits, blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries, strawberries and again the heat intensity spices overlay the fruits. Loamy soils, soft volcanic soils, black tea, violets, red rose petals, perfect round acidity and lean, elegant, beautiful Burgundian finish. Really enjoyed all the nuances this wine offered.
Tasted the B. Leighton at K Vintners. B. Leighton is made by Charles's Smith's Wine Director Brendon Leighton made in conjunction with Charles. On the notes, sweet blue fruits and mixed dark berries leap out of the glass. Spices, loamy soils, dark florals and purple florals. The palate is M body with just M+ tannins. It starts with ripe, elegant, blue fruits, blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries, strawberries and again the heat intensity spices overlay the fruits. Loamy soils, soft volcanic soils, black tea, violets, red rose petals, perfect round acidity and lean, elegant, beautiful Burgundian finish. Really enjoyed all the nuances this wine offered.
1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2017
A wonderfully delicious blend 70% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 5% Syrah. Great finish with notes of boysenberry, and subtle hints of blueberries and vanilla. Quite smooth.
A wonderfully delicious blend 70% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 5% Syrah. Great finish with notes of boysenberry, and subtle hints of blueberries and vanilla. Quite smooth.
Dec 12th, 2021
70% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, 5% Syrah
Tasty now, age worthy too but fruit is fantastic now
70% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, 5% Syrah
Tasty now, age worthy too but fruit is fantastic now
May 30th, 2021
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
