Brilliant ruby. Aromas of ripe cherry, singed plum, candied flowers and licorice; a spicy, smoky mineral topnote adds urgency. In a broad, generous style, offering plush red and dark berry preserve, violet pastille and cracked pepper flavors and a sweetening suggestion of cola. Round, pliant tannins give gentle grip to an impressively long, smoky finish that strongly echoes the cherry and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Brilliant ruby. Aromas of ripe cherry, singed plum, candied flowers and licorice; a spicy, smoky mineral topnote adds urgency. In a broad, generous style, offering plush red and dark berry preserve, violet pastille and cracked pepper flavors and a sweetening suggestion of cola. Round, pliant tannins give gentle grip to an impressively long, smoky finish that strongly echoes the cherry and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Mar 18th, 2020
Still young but really came alive with some air. Super rich, spicy, dark fruit.
Still young but really came alive with some air. Super rich, spicy, dark fruit.
May 26th, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.0
The nose could use time to open up, but the fruit shines. Thick black cherry and plum with a touch of meat.
The nose could use time to open up, but the fruit shines. Thick black cherry and plum with a touch of meat.
Jun 18th, 2015
👃 spicy, beaujolais like
👄 fresh, light, red fruits
👃 spicy, beaujolais like
👄 fresh, light, red fruits
Jan 6th, 2015
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blueberry jam, vanilla,
Dry. Flavors of blackcurrant, herbal, black pepper, oak spice. Medium, smooth tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blueberry jam, vanilla,
Dry. Flavors of blackcurrant, herbal, black pepper, oak spice. Medium, smooth tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Sep 19th, 2023
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
