I have (almost) never rated s wine a perfect 10... But this one, THIS one, is perfect! The pepper and gaminess of the Mourvedre is powerful and lingers on and on. The Cinsault and Grenache add a touch of bright red fruit and sweet berry notes. It could easily have gone a few more years. Mind, blown...
I have (almost) never rated s wine a perfect 10... But this one, THIS one, is perfect! The pepper and gaminess of the Mourvedre is powerful and lingers on and on. The Cinsault and Grenache add a touch of bright red fruit and sweet berry notes. It could easily have gone a few more years. Mind, blown...
Sep 17th, 2016
Big, got nice pepper, herbal notes, huge bush berry flavors. Spot on! Lovely blend.
Big, got nice pepper, herbal notes, huge bush berry flavors. Spot on! Lovely blend.
Jan 1st, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.3
Absolutely massive with luscious bramble fruits and spice. There is some nice subtle meatiness in the background, with more anise and herb spice showing in the front.
Absolutely massive with luscious bramble fruits and spice. There is some nice subtle meatiness in the background, with more anise and herb spice showing in the front.
Apr 14th, 2015
Ripe, boozy, but apparently that just works for this wine.
Ripe, boozy, but apparently that just works for this wine.
Feb 14th, 2015
Bright, lifted fruit with loads of texture. So fresh with great acidity and silky tannins. This was worth the wait.
Bright, lifted fruit with loads of texture. So fresh with great acidity and silky tannins. This was worth the wait.
Apr 25th, 2020
Nine mostly Mourvedre blend that's drinking well right now. A bit of funk on the nose and palate, with a mostly red and blue fruit profile and a nice finish. Unfortunately the funk in this case is a bit of a distraction from the rest of the presentation.
Nine mostly Mourvedre blend that's drinking well right now. A bit of funk on the nose and palate, with a mostly red and blue fruit profile and a nice finish. Unfortunately the funk in this case is a bit of a distraction from the rest of the presentation.
Jun 11th, 2016
Herbaceous and peppery terrifically balanced. Awesome stuff Sean.
Herbaceous and peppery terrifically balanced. Awesome stuff Sean.
Aug 5th, 2015
2010
Ripe, fruit o' tons, a little savory note. Full flavor, yet still acidic and relatively light in the mouth. Yay.
2010
Ripe, fruit o' tons, a little savory note. Full flavor, yet still acidic and relatively light in the mouth. Yay.
May 9th, 2015Really good. Nuance. Lots of fruit. Spice.
Really good. Nuance. Lots of fruit. Spice.
Aug 15th, 2014
Big body but great acid! $54
Big body but great acid! $54
May 7th, 2014
Washington, USA
