Le Mistral (USA)

Single Vineyard Monterey County Joseph's Blend

9.038 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

More medium than I expected. The obvious notes we got were Mexican chocolate but with a peppery kick and a leather finish. Could use a few more years in the cellar.

More medium than I expected. The obvious notes we got were Mexican chocolate but with a peppery kick and a leather finish. Could use a few more years in the cellar.

Jul 4th, 2019
Michael Cote

This is amazing. So glad we let it rest for a bit.

This is amazing. So glad we let it rest for a bit.

Apr 28th, 2024
Ben Slade

Dry, medium-bodied red. Super balanced and versatile. Would overpower lighter fish flavors, but any chicken > pork > beef pairing would land with aplomb.

Dry, medium-bodied red. Super balanced and versatile. Would overpower lighter fish flavors, but any chicken > pork > beef pairing would land with aplomb.

Aug 28th, 2023
Colin Cahoon

Big red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cranberry, strawberry, along with blackberries, currant, plum, and cinnamon. Medium tannins, high alcohol, high acid, and long finish. Big, bold, and fruit forward.

Big red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cranberry, strawberry, along with blackberries, currant, plum, and cinnamon. Medium tannins, high alcohol, high acid, and long finish. Big, bold, and fruit forward.

Nov 26th, 2022
Neal Ferry

Fantastic bottle, paired well with Grilled Pork Loin & Chili Sauce…. Many complex flavors… the Grenache pulled off the greatness

Fantastic bottle, paired well with Grilled Pork Loin & Chili Sauce…. Many complex flavors… the Grenache pulled off the greatness

Jun 26th, 2022
Tyler Felous

Solid body but not overpowering. Great on day 2

Solid body but not overpowering. Great on day 2

Dec 28th, 2020
buck dharma

Nice and easy to sip. Would buy again. 2016.

Nice and easy to sip. Would buy again. 2016.

Jun 26th, 2020
Colin Cahoon

Huge fruit, blackberry, cranberry, dark cherry, cola, black tea, cinnamon, caramel, rhubarb, and molasses. High alcohol, high acid, medium plus tannins, and a long finish. Like drinking a fruit roll up. A bit on the hot side, though.

Huge fruit, blackberry, cranberry, dark cherry, cola, black tea, cinnamon, caramel, rhubarb, and molasses. High alcohol, high acid, medium plus tannins, and a long finish. Like drinking a fruit roll up. A bit on the hot side, though.

Jun 10th, 2020
buck dharma

Must give much for time for opening. Quite delicious. Wimpy finish, delicate. Flower power.

Must give much for time for opening. Quite delicious. Wimpy finish, delicate. Flower power.

May 13th, 2020
Michael Hennings

A delightful blend, mild, notes of blackberry, sweet with a clean finish.

A delightful blend, mild, notes of blackberry, sweet with a clean finish.

Apr 2nd, 2020