Shay A

9.3

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

I won't ramble on here as I've reviewed a few vintages of this wine (spoiler alert, I love it), but I'll reinforce how nice it is to drink rose that is made with intention and not afterthought.

This vintage is around 50% syrah, with the balance a split between grenache and mourvedre (the dominant grape can change across vintages). I chose this vintage as the following three reds were all different expressions of syrah, so I figured a rose of syrah would be a good lead up.

Nearing pinot color with how intense the ruby red is in the glass, big aromatics of herbs (light stem/whole cluster), cranberry, blackberry, rose water, even some dark potpurri. On the palate it is a textural experience with mid-weight but full-on flavor (spiced blackberries, peppered rhubarb, mixed berry compote). Spice and heat linger toward the finish with fresh acidity and tannin. Not a rose for the faint of heart, but a total flavor-bomb for those who love the style. — 5 days ago

Richard Sherman

9.0

As I browse for a different red, I stumble or ramble across a bottle that surely did not disappoint. The taste was super wet on the tongue, semi-sweet, semi-dry. Like a regular wine should taste like. Now I am only 1/2 glass from killing the Bottle that I know it was very good wine. Bravo to the winemaker. I give this 8.5/10 stars. — 7 years ago

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9.2

Cousin/basically brother in town, always whip stuff out to entertain us. Anyways this is wildly rich with a purple cassis and dark chocolate tone. It surrounds the nose with dark cherries. As it opens you get like a pile of mashed blueberries/huckleberries going on. There's a 6 foot wall of tannins your palate has to jump through every sip but its deliciously coated with green chiles and the menthols we smoked. DONT WANT TO RAMBLE, but the depth of lush earth if that is a thing is key here. Think stewed plums, melted dark chocolate, a Cuban cigar level chewing tobacco. It's rich powerful and elegant. This review is over an hour and I just keep writing.. so maybe let it wait an hour then drink?

— 9 years ago

Mico Mico

10

a mi-chemin from Vincent Gaudry
w/ Rasmos, Melliy, Ramble @JAH
From two lovely guys at the bar
🍇Sauvignon Blanc
Best sauvignon blanc ever for me.
First thought it’s Chardonnay!
Feel like it’s thicker than usual Sauvignon blanc — 5 months ago

Virginia Streit

9.4

Fruity and delicious. Would drink again. — 7 years ago

with Alejandro

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Canned Oregon Pinot Noir! That is the winemaker the app hasn’t recognized yet. And me making notes as I oft do, studiously scribbling at the kitchen counter. This is quite good! So good I wanted to pour into a glass to fully vibe on the good. Very spicy. Great with a chill and also without though based on my chilled reds fetish you can guess which one fetched my fancy. Very big on the allspice/cinnamon/cherry notes. Cola. Funtimes. I think the reason Pinot Noir has an affinity for aluminum must have something to do with how I always think they taste at least a little like a cherry coke. Which is also great out of a can and good when searching for a sugar high over an alcohol mellow. Should I invent a cocktail combining them? Oh. No probably not. But maybe.
Oh wait—actually a Kalimoxto made with cherry coke would be awesome. Thank you for bearing with me in my time of ramble. — 7 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Fun ride on one of my favorite funky uncommon grapes! Super bright fruit but with a earthy twist. — 4 years ago

Dawn E.

9.3

Caramel apples! Lemon custard. Bright orchard fruit. Chalk dust. Subtle cheese rind.! Soft pineapple and guava! Perfectly balanced! No need to ramble! Big smile tonight!. 😁 — 5 years ago

Daniele Veronelli

9.0

Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier — 8 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

Grenache like this is Grenache I like. Lithe and not pushed to hard. — 9 years ago