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1MN Bechtold Ranch Cinsault

9.2147 ratings
9.240 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Cinsault
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Paco Suro

Oldest Cinsault vineyard in California. Heard someone say the world but that seems like a reach. We do make great juice in California. Welcome to The Californian!

Oldest Cinsault vineyard in California. Heard someone say the world but that seems like a reach. We do make great juice in California. Welcome to The Californian!

Sep 26th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Pale ruby, magenta at rim; medium intensity aromas of cranberry, red cherry, red currant, raspberry, mushroom, wet leaves, barnyard, wet stone; developing; dry, high acid, medium tannins, slight grassiness, low alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors of cranberry, raspberry, red currant, mushroom, wet leaves

Pale ruby, magenta at rim; medium intensity aromas of cranberry, red cherry, red currant, raspberry, mushroom, wet leaves, barnyard, wet stone; developing; dry, high acid, medium tannins, slight grassiness, low alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors of cranberry, raspberry, red currant, mushroom, wet leaves

Aug 24th, 2018
Charlie Evans

Abe’s wines are often hit or miss for me. This one was absolutely, 100% a hit. Singing.

Abe’s wines are often hit or miss for me. This one was absolutely, 100% a hit. Singing.

May 25th, 2018
Al Shikoh

Medium light garnet color with aromas of strawberry, rose petals, and hints of white pepper. Light bodied with dried red fruit character and minerality on the palate finishing with a bit of light, gritty tannin. Somewhat reminiscent of a cru Beaujolais. Made from 100% Cinsault with no added sulfites aged in neutral oak barrels. Sourced from Bechtold Ranch vineyard in Lodi planted in 1870 on its own roots. 13.32% ABV. $45.

Medium light garnet color with aromas of strawberry, rose petals, and hints of white pepper. Light bodied with dried red fruit character and minerality on the palate finishing with a bit of light, gritty tannin. Somewhat reminiscent of a cru Beaujolais. Made from 100% Cinsault with no added sulfites aged in neutral oak barrels. Sourced from Bechtold Ranch vineyard in Lodi planted in 1870 on its own roots. 13.32% ABV. $45.

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2018
Bree Dusbiber

2013. Game 6 playoff hockey calls for : Kicks all ass CA Cinsault. Duh.

2013. Game 6 playoff hockey calls for : Kicks all ass CA Cinsault. Duh.

1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2015
Joe Briand

Office drinking and missing NOLA's adopted son, Abe

Office drinking and missing NOLA's adopted son, Abe

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

Juicy and bursting with crushed red berries, counterbalanced by perfectly judged, stalky tannins.. Not really complex, but irresistible nonetheless.

Juicy and bursting with crushed red berries, counterbalanced by perfectly judged, stalky tannins.. Not really complex, but irresistible nonetheless.

Mar 19th, 2017
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

8.9

Ripe round lush and clean. Nice acid tannin balance.

Ripe round lush and clean. Nice acid tannin balance.

Nov 14th, 2016
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.2

Whole Cluster, 100% Cinsault, No Added SO2 at Bottling...My Kinda Peeps...

Whole Cluster, 100% Cinsault, No Added SO2 at Bottling...My Kinda Peeps...

Jun 20th, 2016
Michael Kuperman

#1MN

Oct 29th, 2015