X Winery (Reed Renaudin)

RJR Reserve Special Cuvée Lodi Red Blend

8.937 ratings

-no pro ratings

Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA

Petite Sirah, Carignan, Malbec, Grenache, Syrah

Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.3

done

done

Feb 13th, 2017

7.9

Couldn't get past the musty leathery smell. Mellows as it sits. A lot of berry/cherry with notes of leather right in the middle. Fruity smooth finish. Not my favorite.

Couldn't get past the musty leathery smell. Mellows as it sits. A lot of berry/cherry with notes of leather right in the middle. Fruity smooth finish. Not my favorite.

Dec 29th, 2016

8.1

Medium to full body. Black cherry/raspberry, chocolate, tobacco aromas. Taste finishes sweet with slight pepper notes.

Medium to full body. Black cherry/raspberry, chocolate, tobacco aromas. Taste finishes sweet with slight pepper notes.

Dec 28th, 2016

Ryan Kaltenbach

8.4

Paired this 2011 berry, chocolate and peppery blend with peppery pot roast over cheddar grits

Paired this 2011 berry, chocolate and peppery blend with peppery pot roast over cheddar grits

Sep 22nd, 2014

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Impressive. Dark cherries, chocolate with a touch of pepper. Great find....great blend.

Impressive. Dark cherries, chocolate with a touch of pepper. Great find....great blend.

Jun 16th, 2014

Peter Ciambrone

8.6

Nice vanilla

Nice vanilla

Feb 15th, 2014

6.9

Horrible blend. Suspect bad bottle.

Horrible blend. Suspect bad bottle.

Nov 10th, 2013

9.9

Loved. Great chocolate notes

Loved. Great chocolate notes

Nov 9th, 2013

8.6

Hmmm...

Hmmm...

Aug 2nd, 2013

9.8

The after note of pepper is fantastic

The after note of pepper is fantastic

Apr 21st, 2013