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1MN Bechtold Ranch Cinsault

9.295 ratings
9.321 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Cinsault
Top Notes For
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
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
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
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
WineMascot

Sorry not for me, no real mid palate no finish

Sorry not for me, no real mid palate no finish

Oct 11th, 2015
Mark Cartland

Like so many of Abe's wines, there is more to it than one initially suspects. An intriguing combination of mint and plums with fleshy persimmon are present on the first pass. Additional sips reveal a spice and texture that integrate a subtle sweetness of strawberries and musk melon.

Like so many of Abe's wines, there is more to it than one initially suspects. An intriguing combination of mint and plums with fleshy persimmon are present on the first pass. Additional sips reveal a spice and texture that integrate a subtle sweetness of strawberries and musk melon.

Jul 1st, 2015
Mark Cartland

Plum compote with baking spices. Vanilla beans, dark cherries, white pepper, and pine on the palate. Texturally intriguing and lower alcohol than many of Abe's wines. Love it!

Plum compote with baking spices. Vanilla beans, dark cherries, white pepper, and pine on the palate. Texturally intriguing and lower alcohol than many of Abe's wines. Love it!

Jun 2nd, 2015
Alexandre Calvi

Astonishingly good and terroir driven deep structure

Astonishingly good and terroir driven deep structure

Dec 7th, 2014