Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.4
This really reminds me of some of the more natural Cote Rotie producers I've tasted (especially Jean Michel Stephan). Mint, eucyliptus leads the nose with white pepper and subtle bloody meat notes. On the palate, very subtle tropical fruit notes (almost like pineapple and strawberry) but subtle. Plenty of meatiness and herbal quality on the palate too. Ideal wine for lamb. In a really good, soft and easy drinking stage for the 2011 vintage.
This really reminds me of some of the more natural Cote Rotie producers I've tasted (especially Jean Michel Stephan). Mint, eucyliptus leads the nose with white pepper and subtle bloody meat notes. On the palate, very subtle tropical fruit notes (almost like pineapple and strawberry) but subtle. Plenty of meatiness and herbal quality on the palate too. Ideal wine for lamb. In a really good, soft and easy drinking stage for the 2011 vintage.
Mar 18th, 2019
New world Syrah that takes me to the Rhone. Tight,feral, and lovely
New world Syrah that takes me to the Rhone. Tight,feral, and lovely
1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2014
Evident heat, despite moderate 13.8% alcohol. Got better with time. More of a fruity than earthy personality. Well, it's RRV anyway... not the best syrah of their stable in my IMHO.
Evident heat, despite moderate 13.8% alcohol. Got better with time. More of a fruity than earthy personality. Well, it's RRV anyway... not the best syrah of their stable in my IMHO.
Jun 28th, 2017
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
