My first time trying this wine after hearing about it for so long. Made by the vineyard manager of the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, Chris Hammell.
Clocking in at roughly 50 Grenache/25 Syrah/10 Mourvèdre/10 PS and the rest viognier, this toes the line between SQN/Andremily vibes and serious Paso (Saxum). It sports all of the luxurious fruit but no trace of stems or spice. From start to finish, this is a meaty wine, but not funky. Ripe dark fruits, smoked meat, bit of violets/floral tones. At almost 10yrs, it’s fairly integrated showing dark fig, roasted blackberries, spiced ripe black cherries toward the finish. Bull-in-the-china shop type GSM, but it meets you in the middle if you love big central coast style or Paso. Pop and enjoy.
My first time trying this wine after hearing about it for so long. Made by the vineyard manager of the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, Chris Hammell.
Clocking in at roughly 50 Grenache/25 Syrah/10 Mourvèdre/10 PS and the rest viognier, this toes the line between SQN/Andremily vibes and serious Paso (Saxum). It sports all of the luxurious fruit but no trace of stems or spice. From start to finish, this is a meaty wine, but not funky. Ripe dark fruits, smoked meat, bit of violets/floral tones. At almost 10yrs, it’s fairly integrated showing dark fig, roasted blackberries, spiced ripe black cherries toward the finish. Bull-in-the-china shop type GSM, but it meets you in the middle if you love big central coast style or Paso. Pop and enjoy.
Mar 31st, 2023
I’ve had tasting pours on two occasions, but my first time sitting down with a bottle over several nights. Seemed ready to go on pop and pour. Fruit forward, but not heavy or jammy. Medium bodied and lighter than expected for the 15.5% ABV. Delicious- not sure I understand AG’s “not recommended” call on these wines.
I’ve had tasting pours on two occasions, but my first time sitting down with a bottle over several nights. Seemed ready to go on pop and pour. Fruit forward, but not heavy or jammy. Medium bodied and lighter than expected for the 15.5% ABV. Delicious- not sure I understand AG’s “not recommended” call on these wines.
2 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2018
California, USA
