Sparkman Cellars
Wonderland Grenache
Washington, USA
Everyone likes a story and what hit home about this wine for me had nothing to do with the wine but had to do with him being unapologetic for who he is. His personality matches his wines, big, bold, voluptuous and completely intoxicating (in a good way). The quote that hooked me in? "Ballet lessons aren't cheap, why should my wines be?" As a parent in this business (who also pays for very expensive ballet lessons) I feel you. The wine has pronounced intensity on both the nose and palate of ripe primary fruits (red and black cherries, rhubarb, blackberries, ripe red currants) with an awesome cinnamon stick and black peppercorn notes.big and bold with great acidity, rich ripe tannins and a long finish. Total crowd pleaser, just like him!
Everyone likes a story and what hit home about this wine for me had nothing to do with the wine but had to do with him being unapologetic for who he is. His personality matches his wines, big, bold, voluptuous and completely intoxicating (in a good way). The quote that hooked me in? "Ballet lessons aren't cheap, why should my wines be?" As a parent in this business (who also pays for very expensive ballet lessons) I feel you. The wine has pronounced intensity on both the nose and palate of ripe primary fruits (red and black cherries, rhubarb, blackberries, ripe red currants) with an awesome cinnamon stick and black peppercorn notes.big and bold with great acidity, rich ripe tannins and a long finish. Total crowd pleaser, just like him!
Jul 15th, 2015
2011 - tart fruit, baking spice, just a hint of sweet vanilla. Also hint of black licorice throwing me off.
2011 - tart fruit, baking spice, just a hint of sweet vanilla. Also hint of black licorice throwing me off.
Jan 10th, 2015
Best Grenache I've had! Tastes of red fruit and slight tobacco. Price point is mid $30's
Best Grenache I've had! Tastes of red fruit and slight tobacco. Price point is mid $30's
Jan 4th, 2016
