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
Showing 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, 2015Medium ruby, faint bricking on edge, initially a bit closed aromatically, brown sugar and ripe red fruits, medium-long finish, just a touch of high ABV detracts, but quite fine. 2002
Medium ruby, faint bricking on edge, initially a bit closed aromatically, brown sugar and ripe red fruits, medium-long finish, just a touch of high ABV detracts, but quite fine. 2002
Sep 7th, 2015
Grenache so pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
So pretty and witty and bright!
Grenache so pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
So pretty and witty and bright!
Jan 28th, 2015
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
