Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.8
Good grip and body with just the right amount of funkiness. There is some of that beef jerky, strawberry thing going down here.
Good grip and body with just the right amount of funkiness. There is some of that beef jerky, strawberry thing going down here.
2 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015I always like Rhone. Makes for some real nice tannins. Great depth with fruit.
I always like Rhone. Makes for some real nice tannins. Great depth with fruit.
1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2013Muted nose of grape jam. Good balance of blackberry, chocolate and spice on palate. Very nice finish. #Wineclass #corbieres
Muted nose of grape jam. Good balance of blackberry, chocolate and spice on palate. Very nice finish. #Wineclass #corbieres
Mar 10th, 2015Strawberry and cherry with bacon and thyme. Ripe but not very prevalent tannins.
Strawberry and cherry with bacon and thyme. Ripe but not very prevalent tannins.
Dec 8th, 2014Cedary nose with cherry and river reeds, mud and wet leaves. Punctuated by rich soil and a distinct minerality. A rich mouthfeel, tight now but real bones and skeletal depth.
Cedary nose with cherry and river reeds, mud and wet leaves. Punctuated by rich soil and a distinct minerality. A rich mouthfeel, tight now but real bones and skeletal depth.
Oct 30th, 2014Much more elegant than anticipated. Good value, delicious with turkey mole.
Much more elegant than anticipated. Good value, delicious with turkey mole.
Nov 30th, 2013Good value, simple and rustic, has held up well, but drink up.
Good value, simple and rustic, has held up well, but drink up.
Dec 14th, 2018Peppery and beautifully balanced - best Grenache Syrah blend I’ve had in ages.
Peppery and beautifully balanced - best Grenache Syrah blend I’ve had in ages.
Feb 26th, 2018Fantastic mid range price. Well Balanced medium body, long finish, spice at the end wine that holds well the next day which is a great sign of a solid wine.
Fantastic mid range price. Well Balanced medium body, long finish, spice at the end wine that holds well the next day which is a great sign of a solid wine.
Jan 27th, 2017Love it
Dec 25th, 2016