Beckmen Vineyards

Cuvée Barrel Select Grenache Blend

9.018 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache Blend
Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Jay Svoboda

This GSM blend could almost pass for a French bottle. Certainly fruity up front on the nose (red and black berries, a but stewed), but underneath that you've got notes of dusty, chalky soil with hints of mushrooms and a bit of petrol. The palette is a bit more new world, but still confirms the nose. The fruit is a bit less ripe on the palette, though, adding a tartness more along the lines of cranberries or pomegranates.

This GSM blend could almost pass for a French bottle. Certainly fruity up front on the nose (red and black berries, a but stewed), but underneath that you've got notes of dusty, chalky soil with hints of mushrooms and a bit of petrol. The palette is a bit more new world, but still confirms the nose. The fruit is a bit less ripe on the palette, though, adding a tartness more along the lines of cranberries or pomegranates.

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2015
Rich Huber

Fruit forward with nice balance of tannins throughout

Fruit forward with nice balance of tannins throughout

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2013
Arnold Platzker

Syrah, Grenache, mouvedre with Syrah predominating, smooth finish

Syrah, Grenache, mouvedre with Syrah predominating, smooth finish

Jan 12th, 2024
Rich Huber

Rose petals and crayon wax on the nose spiced Mexican hot chocolate on the palate raw coco powder on the finish the mouthfeel

Rose petals and crayon wax on the nose spiced Mexican hot chocolate on the palate raw coco powder on the finish the mouthfeel

Dec 15th, 2020
Joyce Tompsett

We are liking the cuvees. This one Grenache and Syrah. Lovely.

We are liking the cuvees. This one Grenache and Syrah. Lovely.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Steve Raymond

The Bomb!

The Bomb!

Jan 10th, 2016
Stacy Alexander

Perfect combination of Granache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Flavorful but not bold. Just right!

Perfect combination of Granache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Flavorful but not bold. Just right!

Aug 10th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Dec 1st, 2014
R Flynn

R had this a year ago

R had this a year ago

Nov 5th, 2023
AKG
8.9

AKG had this 2 years ago

AKG had this 2 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2023