Le Mistral Vineyards
Monterey County Red Rhone Blend
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Serious tannin structure and pepper
Serious tannin structure and pepper
Nov 3rd, 2013Twenty 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, 2023Joseph 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, 2016Dry. Raspberry. Slightly astringent finish.
Dry. Raspberry. Slightly astringent finish.
Nov 8th, 2015Very nice. Enjoyed with a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin.
Very nice. Enjoyed with a spice-rubbed pork tenderloin.
Dec 2nd, 2014Southern 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