Minimus Wines
Rockwell Oregon Red Blend
Oregon, USA
Enjoying this glou-glou, which of course I am, because it’s made from Craft Wine Co. The 2018 is still lively, though in late 2022 I think it has little time left. Still, it’s fresh and exciting upon opening with raspberry bubblegum, strawberry glaze, and hibiscus. Gradually, the aromas morph into leather boots, candied fruit, and chai. It tastes wonderful. Light body and some nice acid structure. Quite a long lingering finish of strawberries with a velvety soft, yet bright, complexion.
Enjoying this glou-glou, which of course I am, because it’s made from Craft Wine Co. The 2018 is still lively, though in late 2022 I think it has little time left. Still, it’s fresh and exciting upon opening with raspberry bubblegum, strawberry glaze, and hibiscus. Gradually, the aromas morph into leather boots, candied fruit, and chai. It tastes wonderful. Light body and some nice acid structure. Quite a long lingering finish of strawberries with a velvety soft, yet bright, complexion.
Dec 22nd, 2022
Nose has ripe plum, raisins, slight peppery spice, cold cherry and distant oak notes.
Palate has tannic plum, cherry, ripe raspberry, dried green herbs (light) and trailing dried strawberry.
Decanted ~2 hours, tannins are light but linger. Medium finish. I believe the (field?) blend is 40% Tempranilo, 25% Syrah, 20% Blaufrankish, 10% Viogner and 5% Sauvignon Blanc.
Nose has ripe plum, raisins, slight peppery spice, cold cherry and distant oak notes.
Palate has tannic plum, cherry, ripe raspberry, dried green herbs (light) and trailing dried strawberry.
Decanted ~2 hours, tannins are light but linger. Medium finish. I believe the (field?) blend is 40% Tempranilo, 25% Syrah, 20% Blaufrankish, 10% Viogner and 5% Sauvignon Blanc.
Great conversation starter bc of the unique blend of grapes and the amazing disco ball ice cream label
Great conversation starter bc of the unique blend of grapes and the amazing disco ball ice cream label
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2017
This blend from Craft shows that US/Oregon blends can be interesting and not just a byproduct/afterthought. Relatively complex on the nose with mulled wine dry spice notes but the taste is more lush with notes of strawberry thyme and steak.
This blend from Craft shows that US/Oregon blends can be interesting and not just a byproduct/afterthought. Relatively complex on the nose with mulled wine dry spice notes but the taste is more lush with notes of strawberry thyme and steak.
Jun 11th, 2022
Weird blend. Excellent balance. Nice slightly chilled. Overall surprised by how much I liked it
Weird blend. Excellent balance. Nice slightly chilled. Overall surprised by how much I liked it
Jun 8th, 2019
Light violet color. Light to medium body. Fresh acidity. Fruit forward. Raspberry notes. Very good. Disco ball ice cream label!
Light violet color. Light to medium body. Fresh acidity. Fruit forward. Raspberry notes. Very good. Disco ball ice cream label!
Oct 24th, 2018
Sun down on the sorry day
By nightlights the children pray
I know you're prob'ly gettin' ready for bed
Beautiful woman, get out of my head
I'm so tired of the same old crud
Sweet baby, I need fresh blood
Whoo!
Howl
“Fresh Blood” The Eels
Sun down on the sorry day
By nightlights the children pray
I know you're prob'ly gettin' ready for bed
Beautiful woman, get out of my head
I'm so tired of the same old crud
Sweet baby, I need fresh blood
Whoo!
Howl
“Fresh Blood” The Eels