Elizabeth Spencer
Special Cuvée Mendocino Grenache
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Light ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, light barnyard, milk chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.
Light to medium in body and smooth, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, raspberries, black currants, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, pencil lead, leather, earth, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a nice surprise. I expected a big wine but this was gentle with a great mouthfeel, nice complexity and balance. Reminds me of new world Pinot Noir. Very fruity.
This is not my usual drinker, but I really enjoyed it.
Needed an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, and that wonderful nose. Became bitter after a couple of hours, which I didn't like.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$30.
Light ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, light barnyard, milk chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.
Light to medium in body and smooth, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, raspberries, black currants, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, pencil lead, leather, earth, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a nice surprise. I expected a big wine but this was gentle with a great mouthfeel, nice complexity and balance. Reminds me of new world Pinot Noir. Very fruity.
This is not my usual drinker, but I really enjoyed it.
Needed an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, and that wonderful nose. Became bitter after a couple of hours, which I didn't like.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$30.
Haven't tried a wine from Elizabeth Spencer before but grabbed this Grenache off the menu at Mulebone. Great pairing with shrimp and grits for the extra kick.
Light ruby red. Spicy nose to start with black pepper but has a delicate floral side (roses) as well. Some nice amount of red berries as well, such as strawberries and raspberries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and moderate acidity (7/10). Palate has layers of strawberries and a little peppery kick near the back. Light bodied with a medium finish. Drink till 2019.
Haven't tried a wine from Elizabeth Spencer before but grabbed this Grenache off the menu at Mulebone. Great pairing with shrimp and grits for the extra kick.
Light ruby red. Spicy nose to start with black pepper but has a delicate floral side (roses) as well. Some nice amount of red berries as well, such as strawberries and raspberries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and moderate acidity (7/10). Palate has layers of strawberries and a little peppery kick near the back. Light bodied with a medium finish. Drink till 2019.
We always love Elizabeth Spencer wines, and this Grenache is fabulous!
We always love Elizabeth Spencer wines, and this Grenache is fabulous!
Jul 22nd, 2017
BBQ wine, sour cherry licorice goodness. Smooth acid. Want lots more.
BBQ wine, sour cherry licorice goodness. Smooth acid. Want lots more.
May 30th, 2017Light but full mouth, balanced and easy -great chilled
Light but full mouth, balanced and easy -great chilled
May 2nd, 2017
