Toca Madera
Syrah Blend
California, USA
This 7 year old GSM from California is still drinking nicely, although definitely not at its peak any longer.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, espresso, peppercorn and pencil lead.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Single Vineyard is easy drinking now, and good for the pool or beach.
A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier and Grenache.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$32.
This 7 year old GSM from California is still drinking nicely, although definitely not at its peak any longer.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, espresso, peppercorn and pencil lead.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Single Vineyard is easy drinking now, and good for the pool or beach.
A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier and Grenache.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$32.
Light ruby/ brick in color.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blue and black fruits, light oak, alcohol, spices, chocolates, coffee and dried fruits.
Very spicy on the finish with soft tannins.
This seven-year-old is still drinking nicely, although on its last leg. I had it two years ago, and it was peaking then, but I forgot it in the cellar. (wine collector problems).
Lost its balance a bit, but showing nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good by itself. I enjoyed it by the pool with a light chill.
A blend of 55% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 13% Viognier.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$32.
Light ruby/ brick in color.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blue and black fruits, light oak, alcohol, spices, chocolates, coffee and dried fruits.
Very spicy on the finish with soft tannins.
This seven-year-old is still drinking nicely, although on its last leg. I had it two years ago, and it was peaking then, but I forgot it in the cellar. (wine collector problems).
Lost its balance a bit, but showing nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good by itself. I enjoyed it by the pool with a light chill.
A blend of 55% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 13% Viognier.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$32.
This Californian GSM blend is easy drinking and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing red and blue fruits with earth, chocolates, wood, cola, vegetables, spices and tobacco leaf.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Nicely balanced with a spicy finish.
I gave it a light chill and had it all by itself by the lake.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
This Californian GSM blend is easy drinking and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing red and blue fruits with earth, chocolates, wood, cola, vegetables, spices and tobacco leaf.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Nicely balanced with a spicy finish.
I gave it a light chill and had it all by itself by the lake.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
Toca Madera Winery Toca Madera Vineyard Syrah/ Grenache/ Mourvedre/ Viognier 2015, California
Reddish in color with light intensity.
Pronounced and fruity nose of black currants, cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, spices, light oak, earth, leather, tobacco, peppercorn, herbs and light chocolates.
Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with currants, plums, cooked cherries, raspberries, licorice, oak, earth, chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, spices, coffee and pencil lead.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty GSM blend from California. Well balanced with nice complexity. Showing a great mouthfeel. Soft, spicy and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, but better with some air (30 minutes).
This Single Vineyard GSM is peaking now, and will be good in the next few years.
This is an easy drinking red blend. I always enjoy these new world GSMs. Feels like the Viognier is a nice addition.
I paired it with a cheese plate with dry fruits, crackers and fresh berries.
A blend of 55% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 13% Viognier. Unfined and Unfiltered.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$32.
Toca Madera Winery Toca Madera Vineyard Syrah/ Grenache/ Mourvedre/ Viognier 2015, California
Reddish in color with light intensity.
Pronounced and fruity nose of black currants, cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, spices, light oak, earth, leather, tobacco, peppercorn, herbs and light chocolates.
Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with currants, plums, cooked cherries, raspberries, licorice, oak, earth, chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, spices, coffee and pencil lead.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty GSM blend from California. Well balanced with nice complexity. Showing a great mouthfeel. Soft, spicy and elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, but better with some air (30 minutes).
This Single Vineyard GSM is peaking now, and will be good in the next few years.
This is an easy drinking red blend. I always enjoy these new world GSMs. Feels like the Viognier is a nice addition.
I paired it with a cheese plate with dry fruits, crackers and fresh berries.
A blend of 55% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 13% Viognier. Unfined and Unfiltered.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$32.