Claiborne and Churchill

Straw Bale Red Blend

9.15 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Lauren Jenks

So yummy! A touch dry, straw bale strawberry delicious!

So yummy! A touch dry, straw bale strawberry delicious!

Dec 10th, 2013
Willie Carter

Mostly Pinot Noir with Merlot, Grenache, and Syrah rounding it out. Light garnet with thin red edges. Very expressive nose of strawberries hits up front, followed by cherry, oak, and rhubarb. Light as a feather, there’s absolutely nothing heavy going on here. Really soft tannins and a slightly lush mouthfeel lend to the fun. A ton of strawberries on the palate, with toasted wood, hints of mushrooms, and spice. Short finish but that doesn’t slow down the party. This bottle is all about having a good time and I certainly did.

Mostly Pinot Noir with Merlot, Grenache, and Syrah rounding it out. Light garnet with thin red edges. Very expressive nose of strawberries hits up front, followed by cherry, oak, and rhubarb. Light as a feather, there’s absolutely nothing heavy going on here. Really soft tannins and a slightly lush mouthfeel lend to the fun. A ton of strawberries on the palate, with toasted wood, hints of mushrooms, and spice. Short finish but that doesn’t slow down the party. This bottle is all about having a good time and I certainly did.

Sep 22nd, 2018
Kat Gaffney

Solid table wine

Solid table wine

Aug 8th, 2015
DD
9.0

DD had this 9 years ago

DD had this 9 years ago

Apr 27th, 2016
DD
9.1

DD had this 9 years ago

DD had this 9 years ago

Apr 1st, 2016