Kingston Family Vineyards
Lucero Casablanca Valley Syrah
On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, amazing purple florals and violets.
The body is full. The tannins are sticky & chewy. There’s is a nice elegance that follows. Ruby, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries and dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, whiff of herbal notes, pepper, dark rich, moist soil, some dry light vanilla, red florals, amazing purple florals and violets. Amazing acidity with a flat out long, rich, elegant finish.
Photos of; a different angle of a vista from their tasting terrace, large oak barrel fermenters and Viña building.
On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries & dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, amazing purple florals and violets.
The body is full. The tannins are sticky & chewy. There’s is a nice elegance that follows. Ruby, ripe fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries and dark cherries. Whiff of pepper, black cherry cola, whiff of herbal notes, pepper, dark rich, moist soil, some dry light vanilla, red florals, amazing purple florals and violets. Amazing acidity with a flat out long, rich, elegant finish.
Photos of; a different angle of a vista from their tasting terrace, large oak barrel fermenters and Viña building.
Nose yields green pepper, smoke, slight tobacco & vanilla. Palate: light to medium bodied. The 13.5% is more prominent because the fruit is weak. Pleasant at the price point.
Nose yields green pepper, smoke, slight tobacco & vanilla. Palate: light to medium bodied. The 13.5% is more prominent because the fruit is weak. Pleasant at the price point.
Feb 18th, 2019This one took until the second glass for me to really get excited about it. It's a forest stream of raspberry and Coke bottle gummies. Reminds me of the short cut to the corner store.
This one took until the second glass for me to really get excited about it. It's a forest stream of raspberry and Coke bottle gummies. Reminds me of the short cut to the corner store.
Feb 15th, 2019Dark fruit, peppery, medium/medium plus tannins. Very drinkable
Dark fruit, peppery, medium/medium plus tannins. Very drinkable
Apr 10th, 2018I love the funk on the nose. My drinking companions didn’t. Such is life, more for me.
I love the funk on the nose. My drinking companions didn’t. Such is life, more for me.
Mar 2nd, 2018Peppery, superb amount of mouthfeel and structure, not a fruit bomb but not lean. Balance. Wowsers.
Peppery, superb amount of mouthfeel and structure, not a fruit bomb but not lean. Balance. Wowsers.
Jun 20th, 2017Very vibrant berry notes on the nose, lightly tannic, good balance. Not long though.
Very vibrant berry notes on the nose, lightly tannic, good balance. Not long though.
Dec 2nd, 2016