Another Southern Rhone blend that has higher percentage of Grenache than the reserve, the ‘16 is in a good place now. More dark-fruited than the ‘17 I tasted, the nose shows plum, blackberry, currant, black pepper, licorice, and violet. Rich and concentrated on the palate with tightly knit fruits, round acidity and savory undertone. Plush ripe tannins.
Another Southern Rhone blend that has higher percentage of Grenache than the reserve, the ‘16 is in a good place now. More dark-fruited than the ‘17 I tasted, the nose shows plum, blackberry, currant, black pepper, licorice, and violet. Rich and concentrated on the palate with tightly knit fruits, round acidity and savory undertone. Plush ripe tannins.
Nov 19th, 2024Not as powerful and meaty as the reserve, the Cuvée 99 bottling shows more red-fruited character of the higher percentage of Grenache in this GSM blend. Dashes of Viognier and Roussanne provide a delicate dimension. Still this is a complex and deep wine. Lovely purple floral notes.
Another terrific bottling from this under-the-radar winery.
Not as powerful and meaty as the reserve, the Cuvée 99 bottling shows more red-fruited character of the higher percentage of Grenache in this GSM blend. Dashes of Viognier and Roussanne provide a delicate dimension. Still this is a complex and deep wine. Lovely purple floral notes.
Another terrific bottling from this under-the-radar winery.
Jun 5th, 2023
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
