Transitional. The bright red fruit had pulled back a bit, and the earth and minerality are taking hold, particularly on the finish. This has always been acid driven, and should knit back together with a little more time. Lots of sediment.
Transitional. The bright red fruit had pulled back a bit, and the earth and minerality are taking hold, particularly on the finish. This has always been acid driven, and should knit back together with a little more time. Lots of sediment.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Old vine Grenache. Delicious, though a bit simple. Tasty and easy to like.
Old vine Grenache. Delicious, though a bit simple. Tasty and easy to like.
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2015
Wish I made this wine
Aug 5th, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.2
Delicious pie flavors! But beware, the acidity is extremely intense and tart. If you are used to grenache from spain or the south of france, where it actually shows ripeness, this isn't for you.
Delicious pie flavors! But beware, the acidity is extremely intense and tart. If you are used to grenache from spain or the south of france, where it actually shows ripeness, this isn't for you.
Aug 4th, 2015
About as good as grenache gets. Bright sour cherries followed by anise and black tea. Savory and balanced.
About as good as grenache gets. Bright sour cherries followed by anise and black tea. Savory and balanced.
Jul 24th, 2021
Bright acid still, but losing some structure. 2-3 years left.
Bright acid still, but losing some structure. 2-3 years left.
Feb 22nd, 2020
Smooth, mineral, lovely
May 8th, 2019
Beautiful wine. A little spice at the end
Beautiful wine. A little spice at the end
May 17th, 2018
Bright cherry and red plum with just a slight dried cranberry, dried floral and earthiness behind. Light and clear crimson color.
Solid acid and well integrated tannin
Bright cherry and red plum with just a slight dried cranberry, dried floral and earthiness behind. Light and clear crimson color.
Solid acid and well integrated tannin
Jan 4th, 2017
At a good place, shyly elegant. Sort of get the hype now.
At a good place, shyly elegant. Sort of get the hype now.
Sep 20th, 2016
Sonoma County, California, USA
