Blind tasting of six pinots - or pinot “impostors”. Pretty good Grenache from the El Dorado foothills. 15.3% abv.
Blind tasting of six pinots - or pinot “impostors”. Pretty good Grenache from the El Dorado foothills. 15.3% abv.
May 17th, 2021
Really exciting to see how this El Dorado grenache aged. Awesome.
Really exciting to see how this El Dorado grenache aged. Awesome.
Nov 13th, 2013Surprisingly gamey. Liked it more on day 2... Enjoyed it!
Surprisingly gamey. Liked it more on day 2... Enjoyed it!
Sep 29th, 2013
This is just OK, a bit unbalanced, likely 75% Grenache, and 25% Syrah, nice color, some minerality, medium finish.
This is just OK, a bit unbalanced, likely 75% Grenache, and 25% Syrah, nice color, some minerality, medium finish.
Sep 18th, 2024Rich, still shows some oak influence, I think 75% (or so) Grenache, remainder likely mostly Syrah (and perhaps a dollop of Mourvèdre?), good, not great, foothills Syrah.
Rich, still shows some oak influence, I think 75% (or so) Grenache, remainder likely mostly Syrah (and perhaps a dollop of Mourvèdre?), good, not great, foothills Syrah.
Sep 18th, 2024Showing some age, this seems fully mature, medium-bodied, good finish, time to drink.
Showing some age, this seems fully mature, medium-bodied, good finish, time to drink.
Feb 12th, 2022
Wonderful aromas of cherries and raspberries. Smooth, soft tannins and enjoyable flavors of plum, cream and soft warm spices.
Wonderful aromas of cherries and raspberries. Smooth, soft tannins and enjoyable flavors of plum, cream and soft warm spices.
Apr 16th, 2021
Lovely
Nov 3rd, 2019
Too young at day 1
Feb 1st, 2017Quite youthful compared to the 2002, more dark fruits, still quite structured, long finish, very good foothills Grenache.
Quite youthful compared to the 2002, more dark fruits, still quite structured, long finish, very good foothills Grenache.
Sep 7th, 2015
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
