Mourvèdre blend. Herbal nose with red and dark fruits. No evidence of oak. Firm tannins on the palate, fruit forward with decent acidity and a long, slightly savory finish. Alcohol is well-balanced. Very Mediterranean style. Not a complex wine but enjoyable.
Mourvèdre blend. Herbal nose with red and dark fruits. No evidence of oak. Firm tannins on the palate, fruit forward with decent acidity and a long, slightly savory finish. Alcohol is well-balanced. Very Mediterranean style. Not a complex wine but enjoyable.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2015Good value for the $$$. Could use more tannin and structure that some quality wines from this region possess
Good value for the $$$. Could use more tannin and structure that some quality wines from this region possess
May 31st, 2015Pure cherry with silky mouthfeel and nice finish.
Pure cherry with silky mouthfeel and nice finish.
Sep 8th, 2016Lovely concentration and an elegant finish held back by occasional weird toasty notes
Lovely concentration and an elegant finish held back by occasional weird toasty notes
Jan 7th, 2016Cheese rind. Smoked meat and dried cherries. Medium plus acid. Mild tannins.
Cheese rind. Smoked meat and dried cherries. Medium plus acid. Mild tannins.
Jan 5th, 2016Prefer this one chilled on a hot day; it's pleasant with fresh tomato bruschetta and an aged balsamic vinegar.
Prefer this one chilled on a hot day; it's pleasant with fresh tomato bruschetta and an aged balsamic vinegar.
Jun 22nd, 2015Medium to full bodied rustic Mourvèdre blend. I smell dark fruit and soy.
Medium to full bodied rustic Mourvèdre blend. I smell dark fruit and soy.
Feb 19th, 2015Full of tannins, really smooth once it breaths for a while, enjoyed w parmigianno.
Full of tannins, really smooth once it breaths for a while, enjoyed w parmigianno.
Dec 20th, 2014A deliciously dry, full red. Smooth. Ric had it when he was in France and brought a bottle for me to taste.
A deliciously dry, full red. Smooth. Ric had it when he was in France and brought a bottle for me to taste.
Jul 2nd, 2016Bandol- best Rose producing region in the world! #HandsDown
Bandol- best Rose producing region in the world! #HandsDown
May 11th, 2013