Gilbert Cellars
Allobroges Wahluke Slope Grenache Blend

Grenache Blend

Beef, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Tomato-Based, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Solid gsm. Grenache dominant gives it a fruitier edge and softer tannic body. Lightly arromatic, brighter red fruit dominates, with a decent spice note in mid palette (Mourvedre is 27%, so go figure). This is an easy sipper and, to me, a little more like a typical French gsm. I think I prefer the Mourvedre dominant gsm blends coming out of Rotie, B. Leighton Cellars, and elsewhere, but i might just be weird. :)
Solid gsm. Grenache dominant gives it a fruitier edge and softer tannic body. Lightly arromatic, brighter red fruit dominates, with a decent spice note in mid palette (Mourvedre is 27%, so go figure). This is an easy sipper and, to me, a little more like a typical French gsm. I think I prefer the Mourvedre dominant gsm blends coming out of Rotie, B. Leighton Cellars, and elsewhere, but i might just be weird. :)
Sep 24th, 2016This vintage is actually a Syrah dominant GSM, with rich cherry flavors and a very nice thick tannic structure.
This vintage is actually a Syrah dominant GSM, with rich cherry flavors and a very nice thick tannic structure.
Jul 12th, 2016A bit hot on the finish. Lots of new wood. Fruit is nice if not a bit jammy. Good tannin structure.
A bit hot on the finish. Lots of new wood. Fruit is nice if not a bit jammy. Good tannin structure.
Oct 24th, 2015Syrah/Mourvèdre/Grenache. Disappointing for a blend - a bit sour? Worth a try again after aeration.
Syrah/Mourvèdre/Grenache. Disappointing for a blend - a bit sour? Worth a try again after aeration.
Mar 23rd, 2018Better night 2. Blackberry and spice. Beautiful mouthfeel.
Better night 2. Blackberry and spice. Beautiful mouthfeel.
Oct 4th, 2015