Château Rayas
Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend
Tasted blind. Medium gold color. Looks old. Interesting nose, notes of apricots, cooked apples and butterscotch. Something volatile in the mouth at first but it goes away with more air. Someone nailed their guess. Great in the mouth late in the evening. Fun datapoint for future blind tastings.
Tasted blind. Medium gold color. Looks old. Interesting nose, notes of apricots, cooked apples and butterscotch. Something volatile in the mouth at first but it goes away with more air. Someone nailed their guess. Great in the mouth late in the evening. Fun datapoint for future blind tastings.
Jan 28th, 2018Yowza! A touch cloudy but absolutely gorgeous on the palate. Took about an hour to open up.
Yowza! A touch cloudy but absolutely gorgeous on the palate. Took about an hour to open up.
May 26th, 2016One of most sensational #Rhône wines we've ever encountered--with all the grace and finesse of a great Burgundy it dazzled us all last Sunday at @ZuniCafe! #1990 #ChateauRayas #Reserve
One of most sensational #Rhône wines we've ever encountered--with all the grace and finesse of a great Burgundy it dazzled us all last Sunday at @ZuniCafe! #1990 #ChateauRayas #Reserve
Mar 23rd, 2016This was delicious. Thought a bit cloudy but was delicious... well balance.. earthy and flowers.
This was delicious. Thought a bit cloudy but was delicious... well balance.. earthy and flowers.
Apr 3rd, 2015Latergram - an inspiring wine that will not be forgotten - expressive in every dimension
Latergram - an inspiring wine that will not be forgotten - expressive in every dimension
Mar 28th, 2015Sommelier Post Ranch Inn, Wine Director Big Sur Food & Wine Festival, Sales Swirl Wine Brokers, Martine's Wines, Winewise
An honor to finally get to try this. Doesn't disappoint.
An honor to finally get to try this. Doesn't disappoint.
Sep 30th, 201424 years old and still so alive and inspiring! Strawberries and a bit of luscious spice
24 years old and still so alive and inspiring! Strawberries and a bit of luscious spice
Apr 23rd, 2014