Department 66
Others Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Red Blend
Yikes. The opposite end of the grenache spectrum I care to visit. An abomination.
Yikes. The opposite end of the grenache spectrum I care to visit. An abomination.
May 25th, 2017Dave Phinney’s wines are a trip. Every one just attacks the palate and doesn’t let up. This is on the lighter side for him but still is huge, sizzling on the palate. Starting to get a dried fruit character.
Dave Phinney’s wines are a trip. Every one just attacks the palate and doesn’t let up. This is on the lighter side for him but still is huge, sizzling on the palate. Starting to get a dried fruit character.
Dec 30th, 2020I was looking forward to this & I was underwhelmed. Far more bitter & earthier than I expected. Just not the wine for me.
I was looking forward to this & I was underwhelmed. Far more bitter & earthier than I expected. Just not the wine for me.
Dec 6th, 2018Oak and acidity, bright with smoked cherries. Too sharp for me.
Oak and acidity, bright with smoked cherries. Too sharp for me.
Sep 4th, 2018Quite simply, this is unpleasant and not drinkable. Decanting and time did it no favors, either.
Quite simply, this is unpleasant and not drinkable. Decanting and time did it no favors, either.
Apr 14th, 2018