Excellent — a year ago
One of my bottles from my annual WWC hosting. Part of a Grenache flight (including ‘19 Rotie Cellars “Big G”, ‘19 Saint-Damien Souteyrades Gigondas, ‘18 Andremily Grenache).
80% Grenache/ 20% Mourvèdre
I’m a fan of this Gigondas producer and think the wines exhibit an excellent value. After the first two Grenache wines, we take a dark (profile) turn here. Classical garrigue, dark potpurri, and spiced blackberries aromatically, with some leather and tobacco as well. Dark black fruits dominate the palate surrounded by bitter dark chocolate, black pepper, hint of charcoal and mineral. Concentrated but not sweet. In a delicious window now but benefitted from the air it got…no rush. — a year ago
N: central coast nose a bit of candy.
P: candyish central coast fruit. Long. Juicy.
Grapevine 15.83 on 2 — 4 months ago
Again surprised by the soft yet minerals laden lift — a year ago
Bonkers. Jasmine aromatics, green apple acidity, almond and… sourdough? Honeycomb. Good god. More. — a year ago
Wow medium yellow and complex nutty earthy ripe orange spicy notes carrying through to bracing acidity and firm texture then long finish. No sign of oxidation from previous notes and giving it higher ratings. — 5 months ago
Nose: closed.
Palate: very nice. Good grip.
31 grapevine — a year ago
Matthew Cohen
N: candyish/ dense
P: coiled. Dense but elegant. Precise but amazing cherry fruit. Spice.
Grapevine 31.50 — 4 months ago