Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.1
Super interesting! It is like Bordeaux and Rhone had a baby! Lot's of green pepper and density with a bit of racy, spicy notes from the grenache! Really interesting and though provoking!
Super interesting! It is like Bordeaux and Rhone had a baby! Lot's of green pepper and density with a bit of racy, spicy notes from the grenache! Really interesting and though provoking!
6 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015
Dusty red and blue fruit, quite inviting aromatics
Lovely soft body juicy sour tannin core. Fresh balance is admirable and the whole bottle, delicious.
Dusty red and blue fruit, quite inviting aromatics
Lovely soft body juicy sour tannin core. Fresh balance is admirable and the whole bottle, delicious.
2 people found it helpfulOct 30th, 2015
Young, but in a fresh, lively way for a pretty deep red blend. Second wine of the evening, so lost some nuance. Looking forward to starting with this one. Seems versatile; good value.
Young, but in a fresh, lively way for a pretty deep red blend. Second wine of the evening, so lost some nuance. Looking forward to starting with this one. Seems versatile; good value.
1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2016
Deep and delicious wine. Good for price. Excellent for price
Deep and delicious wine. Good for price. Excellent for price
1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016
A great region! Lingonberries, walnut oil, cocoa nib
A great region! Lingonberries, walnut oil, cocoa nib
1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2015
Dark ripe cherry, a little smoked meat on the nose. Plums and dark stone fruit with mild smoke, green bell pepper bitterness.
Dark ripe cherry, a little smoked meat on the nose. Plums and dark stone fruit with mild smoke, green bell pepper bitterness.
Apr 14th, 2017
Great value $13. Red fruits, spice, some tartness but good balance. Food friendly. Worked well with spaghetti with red sauce. Would also work with roasted meat or poultry, eggplant or even pizza.
Great value $13. Red fruits, spice, some tartness but good balance. Food friendly. Worked well with spaghetti with red sauce. Would also work with roasted meat or poultry, eggplant or even pizza.
Aug 20th, 2016
A lot of bottle inconsistency in the case & a half I purchased. Some bottles are amazing, others are on par with $6 Bordeaux.
A lot of bottle inconsistency in the case & a half I purchased. Some bottles are amazing, others are on par with $6 Bordeaux.
Oct 17th, 2015
2012. drank with linguini with clams in spicy white wine sauce. this wine is yummy. fruity, savory. and for the price, something you can feel good about bringing to a party. I'll get more!
2012. drank with linguini with clams in spicy white wine sauce. this wine is yummy. fruity, savory. and for the price, something you can feel good about bringing to a party. I'll get more!
Oct 1st, 2015
Great
Sep 13th, 2015
Cabardès, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
