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The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, vanilla, white pepper, stewed fruit and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, vanilla, white pepper, stewed fruit and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Mar 7th, 2023
A rare Cali meritage that is well-blended and structured to my taste. Dark ruby color, slightly fruity (berry) - not over the top. Long-ish finish for a young wine. Nicely vinted and blended! Well done!
A rare Cali meritage that is well-blended and structured to my taste. Dark ruby color, slightly fruity (berry) - not over the top. Long-ish finish for a young wine. Nicely vinted and blended! Well done!
Aug 24th, 2018
The Spur is an inky dark wine with an explosively earthy nose. Big black fruit - plums, cassis - are met with dense forest floor and sage notes. The palate is equally blessed, with an easy touch on the oak, a lively acidity and gentle tannins. Herbal flavors include white and bell pepper and a hint of rosemary.
The Spur is an inky dark wine with an explosively earthy nose. Big black fruit - plums, cassis - are met with dense forest floor and sage notes. The palate is equally blessed, with an easy touch on the oak, a lively acidity and gentle tannins. Herbal flavors include white and bell pepper and a hint of rosemary.
Jul 4th, 2018
I’ve started seeing quite a bit of this winery on Delectable as of late, and @Jason Oliver does a great job of being an ambassador for them. He informed me of a killer deal they had going, so I snagged a 3-pack.
Robbie Meyer (of Del Dotto, Pierson Meyer) became the full time winemaker in 2015. The Spur is their red blend and really is an awesome value for Livermore Valley. Bordeaux varietals + petite sirah. Super dark in the glass. Nose is full of herbs, crushed blackberries, graphite. I thought it would be super heavy on the palate due to the color, but it was soft. Easy to pick up the petite sirah in this with the spice and pepper on the finish. Tart and spicy fruit too like rhubarb. Smokiness and cedar wood. Looking forward to the merlot and Malbec I have.
I’ve started seeing quite a bit of this winery on Delectable as of late, and @Jason Oliver does a great job of being an ambassador for them. He informed me of a killer deal they had going, so I snagged a 3-pack.
Robbie Meyer (of Del Dotto, Pierson Meyer) became the full time winemaker in 2015. The Spur is their red blend and really is an awesome value for Livermore Valley. Bordeaux varietals + petite sirah. Super dark in the glass. Nose is full of herbs, crushed blackberries, graphite. I thought it would be super heavy on the palate due to the color, but it was soft. Easy to pick up the petite sirah in this with the spice and pepper on the finish. Tart and spicy fruit too like rhubarb. Smokiness and cedar wood. Looking forward to the merlot and Malbec I have.
Dark ruby red color with dark fruits - blueberry, black cherry, licorice and a bit of brown sugar aromas. Medium-bodied with good acidity, soft tannins. It's fruity on the front palate, and transitions nicely to dry on the back palate. It exhibits generous blueberry, black cherry, cassis, mineral and vanilla flavors.
Dark ruby red color with dark fruits - blueberry, black cherry, licorice and a bit of brown sugar aromas. Medium-bodied with good acidity, soft tannins. It's fruity on the front palate, and transitions nicely to dry on the back palate. It exhibits generous blueberry, black cherry, cassis, mineral and vanilla flavors.
3 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2014The Spur is medium-dark in the glass and offers up a beautiful nose that is defined by its aging process. Vanilla spice and cigar box notes keep the cherry-red fruit flavors disguised well. The palate is a savory splash of herbs, fruit and spice. As in the aroma profile, red fruit takes a back seat but never has to shout, “down in front!” There's a hint of tartness that lines up perfectly with the bounty of flavor in this wine. A firm tannic structure adds purpose to pleasure.
The Spur is medium-dark in the glass and offers up a beautiful nose that is defined by its aging process. Vanilla spice and cigar box notes keep the cherry-red fruit flavors disguised well. The palate is a savory splash of herbs, fruit and spice. As in the aroma profile, red fruit takes a back seat but never has to shout, “down in front!” There's a hint of tartness that lines up perfectly with the bounty of flavor in this wine. A firm tannic structure adds purpose to pleasure.
2 people found it helpfulAug 26th, 2017Absolute favorite wine!! Bought at HEB - Bunker Hill. (One of the HEB rated 90+) Went back and bought 3 more bottles this week.
Absolute favorite wine!! Bought at HEB - Bunker Hill. (One of the HEB rated 90+) Went back and bought 3 more bottles this week.
2 people found it helpfulOct 14th, 2013The Spur - made of BDX varieties grown in Livermore Valley - has a nose that won’t quit. Plum, blackberry and black cherry aromas are as dark as the wine’s color. Whiffs of leather, anise and mocha layer onto the fruit. The palate follows suit, with earth notes and a wonderful tannic structure and acidity to boot.
The Spur - made of BDX varieties grown in Livermore Valley - has a nose that won’t quit. Plum, blackberry and black cherry aromas are as dark as the wine’s color. Whiffs of leather, anise and mocha layer onto the fruit. The palate follows suit, with earth notes and a wonderful tannic structure and acidity to boot.
@Jason Oliver very proud of you for your dedication to med school which has to be tough and for introducing Rhonda and I to this wonderful blend of finesse and structure all at the same time
Don’t get mad but did not decant but paired perfectly with the rolled wrapped sirloin with stuffed six cheeses and sun dried pesto and salmon combo we grill with some artichokes, tomatoes and asparagus- prefect in every way
It just kept getting better - I am impressed - for the money this is a 9.5 and if I am ever at a restaurant and this is on the menu I will absolutely acquire
Rhonda liked it so much she wants some for her tennis team when they celebrate as thinks this drinks like much more expensive wine so bravo for the bottle and intro - all smiles tonight!!!
@Jason Oliver very proud of you for your dedication to med school which has to be tough and for introducing Rhonda and I to this wonderful blend of finesse and structure all at the same time
Don’t get mad but did not decant but paired perfectly with the rolled wrapped sirloin with stuffed six cheeses and sun dried pesto and salmon combo we grill with some artichokes, tomatoes and asparagus- prefect in every way
It just kept getting better - I am impressed - for the money this is a 9.5 and if I am ever at a restaurant and this is on the menu I will absolutely acquire
Rhonda liked it so much she wants some for her tennis team when they celebrate as thinks this drinks like much more expensive wine so bravo for the bottle and intro - all smiles tonight!!!
Erin had this 6 years ago
Erin had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2018