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
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
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
Black tart raspberry and soft tannins.
Black tart raspberry and soft tannins.
Jul 31st, 2016
Mark had this 6 years ago
Mark had this 6 years ago
Sep 6th, 2018
Andrew had this 7 years ago
Andrew had this 7 years ago
Dec 22nd, 2017
Dave had this 8 years ago
Dave had this 8 years ago
Mar 29th, 2017William had this 8 years ago
William had this 8 years ago
Mar 16th, 2017
Sonoma County, California, USA
