Le Mistral Vineyards

Monterey County Red Rhone Blend

9.242 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.1

Serious tannin structure and pepper

Serious tannin structure and pepper

Nov 3rd, 2013
Ericsson

Twenty one year old red Rhône blend from Monterey County, 56% Syrah, 32% Grenache, 7% Carignane, 3% Petite Syrah, and 2% Alicante Bouchet. Pale ruby. Red currant, plum, black cherry, pepper, game and dusty tobacco on the nose. The palate starts out weaker and less complex than the nose but calibrates after a couple of hours. It is dry, with medium acidity, dialed down alcohol, medium tannins, medium body, pronounced flavours of red fruits, plum and spice, some dark chocolate, a peculiar short earthy gamy finish. I would love to try this with Texas Style Brisket.

Twenty one year old red Rhône blend from Monterey County, 56% Syrah, 32% Grenache, 7% Carignane, 3% Petite Syrah, and 2% Alicante Bouchet. Pale ruby. Red currant, plum, black cherry, pepper, game and dusty tobacco on the nose. The palate starts out weaker and less complex than the nose but calibrates after a couple of hours. It is dry, with medium acidity, dialed down alcohol, medium tannins, medium body, pronounced flavours of red fruits, plum and spice, some dark chocolate, a peculiar short earthy gamy finish. I would love to try this with Texas Style Brisket.

Mar 21st, 2023
Yung Nguyen

Still full body bouquet. Yummy.

Still full body bouquet. Yummy.

Oct 19th, 2017
Jeff Shapiro

Joseph Phelps consulted in this pepper & spice Rhone blend that is loaded with tannins and dark fruits. Decanted for 50 minutes.

Joseph Phelps consulted in this pepper & spice Rhone blend that is loaded with tannins and dark fruits. Decanted for 50 minutes.

Aug 7th, 2016
Philip Thomas

Dry. Raspberry. Slightly astringent finish.

Dry. Raspberry. Slightly astringent finish.

Nov 8th, 2015
Yung Nguyen

Nice find this evening

Nice find this evening

Mar 14th, 2015
Mark Leonardi

#phelps 2002 holding up nicely.

#phelps 2002 holding up nicely.

Dec 24th, 2014
Joe Loughran

Very nice. Enjoyed with a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin.

Very nice. Enjoyed with a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin.

Dec 2nd, 2014
Dean Erstad

Great wine PR market visit June 14

Great wine PR market visit June 14

Aug 16th, 2014
Mike Banek

Southern Rhone style: Syrah, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet and Petite Sirah. Former Phelps property. Dark and savory with black fruit, dried herbs and pepper.

Southern Rhone style: Syrah, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet and Petite Sirah. Former Phelps property. Dark and savory with black fruit, dried herbs and pepper.

Oct 22nd, 2013