Mark Herold Wines
Flux Grenache Blend
California, USA
Hmm.. I'm torn. Don't get me wrong - I like it, it's just not what I remembered. This year's rendition of Mark Herold's Flux is 84% Grenache with a dash of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The nose is great with high toned fresh raspberries and crushed rose, baking spice and olive brine. The palate is really bright with loads of high-toned fruit, very pretty acid, and medium body weight. It's a vibrant and playful wine to be sure, with a beguiling nose.. it's just not the serious wine that I've enjoyed in the past couple of vintages.
Hmm.. I'm torn. Don't get me wrong - I like it, it's just not what I remembered. This year's rendition of Mark Herold's Flux is 84% Grenache with a dash of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The nose is great with high toned fresh raspberries and crushed rose, baking spice and olive brine. The palate is really bright with loads of high-toned fruit, very pretty acid, and medium body weight. It's a vibrant and playful wine to be sure, with a beguiling nose.. it's just not the serious wine that I've enjoyed in the past couple of vintages.
Jan 6th, 2018
Very fruit forward and round, but a little on the hot side for me.
Very fruit forward and round, but a little on the hot side for me.
Jun 4th, 2017
Nice 100% Grenache from Lake County. A bit bold for me, as far as Grenache goes.
Nice 100% Grenache from Lake County. A bit bold for me, as far as Grenache goes.
Dec 4th, 2015I do love Grenache, and Mark Herold did a wonderful job with this 2012 Grenache blend. GSM, w/ 84% Grenache. Happy happy! Soft tannins, a bit of bright red berry.
I do love Grenache, and Mark Herold did a wonderful job with this 2012 Grenache blend. GSM, w/ 84% Grenache. Happy happy! Soft tannins, a bit of bright red berry.
Nov 2nd, 2015Well what if I am an alcoholic. This is an amazingly priced 100yr old Mourvèdre vine mark her old flux. 2012 did wonders for this and I can't imagine how great it is to work with such fruit. Long and silky with extremely dark fruit. Mourvèdre is the new hottest thing.
Well what if I am an alcoholic. This is an amazingly priced 100yr old Mourvèdre vine mark her old flux. 2012 did wonders for this and I can't imagine how great it is to work with such fruit. Long and silky with extremely dark fruit. Mourvèdre is the new hottest thing.
Apr 16th, 2015
I hated this wine. The only thing that came through for me was ALCOHOL!
I hated this wine. The only thing that came through for me was ALCOHOL!
Nov 17th, 2017My first mostly Grenache red blend. Good fruit, a little light in the body (but I have more cab sauv experience) overall just ok.
My first mostly Grenache red blend. Good fruit, a little light in the body (but I have more cab sauv experience) overall just ok.
May 12th, 2017
Fun, rich grenache in the 20s. Mark herold winemaker. Enjoyable cherry syrup/herb mid-palate. Shorter finish with strawberry notes and good acid.
Fun, rich grenache in the 20s. Mark herold winemaker. Enjoyable cherry syrup/herb mid-palate. Shorter finish with strawberry notes and good acid.
Feb 3rd, 2017Ok. I'm in a beach house, by the fire in Carmel, with my wife. Bad wine would taste good. This GSM blend smells of violets and blackberries. Light to medium tannins. Tasty.
Ok. I'm in a beach house, by the fire in Carmel, with my wife. Bad wine would taste good. This GSM blend smells of violets and blackberries. Light to medium tannins. Tasty.
Oct 4th, 2016