Impossible to comment fairly two days ago given the boisterous overripe character, yet now the wine is so dead and advanced, I wonder when the grapes were picked. I fear this is not "quintessential" Carignane as some would like to imagine. Drink this wine within the first hour of opening for a deep dip into one dimensional fruity territory. Would rather drink the profoundly brett-y Sandlands Carignane.
Impossible to comment fairly two days ago given the boisterous overripe character, yet now the wine is so dead and advanced, I wonder when the grapes were picked. I fear this is not "quintessential" Carignane as some would like to imagine. Drink this wine within the first hour of opening for a deep dip into one dimensional fruity territory. Would rather drink the profoundly brett-y Sandlands Carignane.
6 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
I've really been loving Calder's wines recently. This Carignane was spicy and so fun. I'm guessing there was at least a little whole-cluster here. It was gorgeous and the high acidity made it a great dinner wine.
I've really been loving Calder's wines recently. This Carignane was spicy and so fun. I'm guessing there was at least a little whole-cluster here. It was gorgeous and the high acidity made it a great dinner wine.
Aug 26th, 2014
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
