Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USAThis 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
Fruit forward with nice balance of tannins throughout
Fruit forward with nice balance of tannins throughout
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2013
Syrah, Grenache, mouvedre with Syrah predominating, smooth finish
Syrah, Grenache, mouvedre with Syrah predominating, smooth finish
Jan 12th, 2024Rose 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, 2020We are liking the cuvees. This one Grenache and Syrah. Lovely.
We are liking the cuvees. This one Grenache and Syrah. Lovely.
Nov 22nd, 2017
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 had this 10 years ago
John had this 10 years ago
Dec 1st, 2014
