William Leslie

8.7

Unfortunately it was a bit corked, easily seen and smelled on the cork. Those comments aside… dark cherry is abundant, with cedar lingering. Peeper characteristics are really faint as you roll the wine, but I chalk this up to the corking. I’ll try again. Hoping the tannin/dryness gets better. — 5 years ago

William Leslie

9.7

Very clean nose, mild fruit such as cherry makes it approachable. Light feel in the mouth (with a cab in mind) but plenty of flavor. There is nothing sweet to put you off, but cherry and plum are primary favors. There is a mild cedar touch on the finish that lingers. The French oak was used perfectly to keep the tannins very minimal and smooth. Overall this wine is very enjoyable and sets itself apart from the “expected” heavy tannic Napa Cabs. — 8 years ago

William Leslie

8.9

I enjoyed this wine but also was a bit disappointed. Tannins are medium for a Grenache; meaning I expected more but found it more approachable. Raspberry flavors were dominant, some dark chocolate and something else I just couldn’t put my finger on. There was also a pepper finish that was noticeable as you drank but didn’t really stand out or linger as expected. Pepper is something I look for her but I found myself “forgetting” it was there, which is unusual for a quality Grenache. Overall, the fruit hits quick, the tannin lingers and the pepper is lacking. A good introduction to the grape, but the flavor staples are underperforming.  — 6 years ago

William Leslie

7.4

Upon first opening the bottle the nose had a great oak and fruit nose. Initial tasting showed some mild sweetness with an oak and pepper spice.. but a very light feel. Interestingly enough, by the second glass these characteristics were almost gone. Overall I’m disappointed in this crianza as the flavors became so mild I found myself searching for them too much. — 6 years ago