Monte De Oro
Cuvée de Oro Red Blend
Temecula Valley, South Coast, California, USA
Every year the pop and pour drinkability of this blend gets better! This year the blend is 60% Mourvedere 25% Grenache and 15% Syrah. My appreciation for the less common primary grape varietals has escalated by Monte de Oro’s wise blending and aging techniques. The nose is slightly shy. The palate is a pleasantly unique balanced combination of fruit and earthy components - with a touch of lingering spice. A near perfect balance of juicy acidity and soft tannins that makes this approachable for most.
Every year the pop and pour drinkability of this blend gets better! This year the blend is 60% Mourvedere 25% Grenache and 15% Syrah. My appreciation for the less common primary grape varietals has escalated by Monte de Oro’s wise blending and aging techniques. The nose is slightly shy. The palate is a pleasantly unique balanced combination of fruit and earthy components - with a touch of lingering spice. A near perfect balance of juicy acidity and soft tannins that makes this approachable for most.
Mar 3rd, 2025Every year is a different adventure for this blend - and this year is also very good. 37% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre. Portions aged in French and oak barrels. Aromatic dark fruit. Smooth black cherry and blackberry with a touch of nutmeg and pepper on the palate. Earth, leather and tobacco on the finish. More fruit forward day 1 and more earthy day 2.
Every year is a different adventure for this blend - and this year is also very good. 37% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre. Portions aged in French and oak barrels. Aromatic dark fruit. Smooth black cherry and blackberry with a touch of nutmeg and pepper on the palate. Earth, leather and tobacco on the finish. More fruit forward day 1 and more earthy day 2.
Apr 20th, 2023See notes for same blend in 2015 - same profile. One point less for slightly less “pop” but otherwise just as excellent.
See notes for same blend in 2015 - same profile. One point less for slightly less “pop” but otherwise just as excellent.
Dec 19th, 2020Wow...so unique. 40% Grenache 40% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah. Well balanced with a soft nose, bold but not overwhelming palate with long lingering finish. Smooth combination of Smokey strawberry, cherry, raspberry and a hint of leather. Such a pleasant surprise.
Wow...so unique. 40% Grenache 40% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah. Well balanced with a soft nose, bold but not overwhelming palate with long lingering finish. Smooth combination of Smokey strawberry, cherry, raspberry and a hint of leather. Such a pleasant surprise.
Mar 30th, 2020
A very different wine. Very tasty. 2 varieties I have almost no experience with in this blend. A bit of a spicy undertone. Cool wine.
A very different wine. Very tasty. 2 varieties I have almost no experience with in this blend. A bit of a spicy undertone. Cool wine.
Sep 24th, 2017
Drinking the 2011 in 2017. Deep purple color. Peppery nose with hints of oak. Long lasting legs. Tannic. Lightly smoky flavor with hints of tobacco.
Drinking the 2011 in 2017. Deep purple color. Peppery nose with hints of oak. Long lasting legs. Tannic. Lightly smoky flavor with hints of tobacco.
Apr 9th, 2017
A bit rough up front. High alcohol taste. Opened up a bit after breathing, but not quite enough.
A bit rough up front. High alcohol taste. Opened up a bit after breathing, but not quite enough.
Jan 24th, 2015Monte De Oro 2010 Cuvée De Oro blend (Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault). Medium bodied taste with dark berries, strawberries, cherries, and a hint of vanilla and spice.
Monte De Oro 2010 Cuvée De Oro blend (Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault). Medium bodied taste with dark berries, strawberries, cherries, and a hint of vanilla and spice.
Jul 21st, 2014
Slightly dry fruit forward very nice wine
Slightly dry fruit forward very nice wine
Mar 31st, 2013