Result of a Crush
Red Blend
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
I was really looking forward to this...i likely have a flawed bottle. Cork break in half as I was removing and its only 2013. Nose was of melted wax and oak. I let it sit for about 45 mins..no relief. Alot of VA..some red fruit, very thin..no savory/olive/smoked meat. I have another bottle...hopefully it hits the high notes I was expecting.
I was really looking forward to this...i likely have a flawed bottle. Cork break in half as I was removing and its only 2013. Nose was of melted wax and oak. I let it sit for about 45 mins..no relief. Alot of VA..some red fruit, very thin..no savory/olive/smoked meat. I have another bottle...hopefully it hits the high notes I was expecting.
Jan 10th, 2019
Delish, a guzzler. 85/10/5 Syrah, Viogner, Cab. Took about an hour to loosen up and stretch its legs, but then it really strutted its stuff. Agree with other commenters that it really presents that awesome "rocks" funk for a great price. Mushroomy, sous-bois, wet rocks, and wild flowers on the nose.. palate has lovely red fruits and is like velvet. I feel like this wine would be good friends with George Costanza - a big personality that loves to drape itself in velvet.
Delish, a guzzler. 85/10/5 Syrah, Viogner, Cab. Took about an hour to loosen up and stretch its legs, but then it really strutted its stuff. Agree with other commenters that it really presents that awesome "rocks" funk for a great price. Mushroomy, sous-bois, wet rocks, and wild flowers on the nose.. palate has lovely red fruits and is like velvet. I feel like this wine would be good friends with George Costanza - a big personality that loves to drape itself in velvet.
Mar 12th, 2018
Under $20, feel like I paid $18. Pretty serious shit for the price. Declassified Reynvaan juice. About as classic Rocks District as it gets. Kind of funky, smoked meats, raspberry and silky texture. Extremely ripe vintage that has the dark fruit you'd expect but still feels fresh and the alcohol isn't through the roof at 13%. Hitting QPR home runs recently. A little bit of air and berry fruit shows through. 90'ish & 10'ish Syrah and Viognier.
Under $20, feel like I paid $18. Pretty serious shit for the price. Declassified Reynvaan juice. About as classic Rocks District as it gets. Kind of funky, smoked meats, raspberry and silky texture. Extremely ripe vintage that has the dark fruit you'd expect but still feels fresh and the alcohol isn't through the roof at 13%. Hitting QPR home runs recently. A little bit of air and berry fruit shows through. 90'ish & 10'ish Syrah and Viognier.
1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2017
Went really well with the pepperoni pizza.
Went really well with the pepperoni pizza.
Sep 17th, 2016Bright red fruit, exquisite minerality, slight tannic pucker. Yum!
Bright red fruit, exquisite minerality, slight tannic pucker. Yum!
Dec 20th, 2015Really nice wine especially for the price. Luscious and jammy.
Really nice wine especially for the price. Luscious and jammy.
Dec 15th, 2015Wow. Insanely good for the price. Distinct Rocks character.
Wow. Insanely good for the price. Distinct Rocks character.
Sep 26th, 20152014 The Black Label. 85 Syrah/10 Viognier/5 Cabernet. Took a guzzle and had to look it up. The Cabernet has a distinctive finish. Green, pyrazine but it still has the classic Rocks Syrah/Viognier presence. Floral, meaty, low acid, light tannin. Nice color
2014 The Black Label. 85 Syrah/10 Viognier/5 Cabernet. Took a guzzle and had to look it up. The Cabernet has a distinctive finish. Green, pyrazine but it still has the classic Rocks Syrah/Viognier presence. Floral, meaty, low acid, light tannin. Nice color
Nov 14th, 2018Not a lot of love for this wine on the ol delectable. 85% Syrah, 10% Viognier & 5% Cabernet. Have loved most of the ROC wines, typically one of the best values in Washington Wine. 13 feels thin, short on the finish. Not much finish.
Not a lot of love for this wine on the ol delectable. 85% Syrah, 10% Viognier & 5% Cabernet. Have loved most of the ROC wines, typically one of the best values in Washington Wine. 13 feels thin, short on the finish. Not much finish.
Nov 15th, 2017