Donkey & Goat

Five Thirteen El Dorado Red Rhone Blend

9.214 ratings
9.74 pro ratings
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise, Syrah, Mourvedre
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

10

Just great. I quite like Bonny Doon's Cigar Volant but this is more better. (More precise and balanced.) yum

Just great. I quite like Bonny Doon's Cigar Volant but this is more better. (More precise and balanced.) yum

Jul 18th, 2013
Willie Carter

Slightly cloudy brick color with thin edges and short legs in the glass. Fun nose that’s definitely fruit forward with plenty of raspberries and cherries up front but the oak and smoky nature bring up the rear. Made up of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise (five of the original thirteen CdP grapes) this grab bag is so reminiscent of a good Pinot. Light to medium bodied and round with some depth but this isn’t a wine that wants you to think. Loads of red fruit on the palate to go along with the bacon fat, black pepper, and floral touches. A bit too much alcohol up front but this certainly a fun bottle.

Slightly cloudy brick color with thin edges and short legs in the glass. Fun nose that’s definitely fruit forward with plenty of raspberries and cherries up front but the oak and smoky nature bring up the rear. Made up of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise (five of the original thirteen CdP grapes) this grab bag is so reminiscent of a good Pinot. Light to medium bodied and round with some depth but this isn’t a wine that wants you to think. Loads of red fruit on the palate to go along with the bacon fat, black pepper, and floral touches. A bit too much alcohol up front but this certainly a fun bottle.

Apr 7th, 2019
Erica Smith

2010 Vintage. Enjoyed it the first day; lost too much fruit by the 2nd.

2010 Vintage. Enjoyed it the first day; lost too much fruit by the 2nd.

Oct 5th, 2015
Archie Mega

America! (Thanks Shar!)

America! (Thanks Shar!)

Apr 5th, 2013
Raul Puga

Love the blend.

Love the blend.

Mar 18th, 2015
Mike Margolin

Great balance of fruit and acidity. Had it with a Moroccan dish: salmon, vegetables and grains with plenty of spice and it was delicious.

Great balance of fruit and acidity. Had it with a Moroccan dish: salmon, vegetables and grains with plenty of spice and it was delicious.

Mar 8th, 2015
K Ingram

Austin Wine merchant. 47% Grenache,21% Syrah 16% Mouvedre, 10% Counoise, %6 Cinsault.

Austin Wine merchant. 47% Grenache,21% Syrah 16% Mouvedre, 10% Counoise, %6 Cinsault.

Jan 26th, 2013
Jeff D

Late Friday night tasting

Late Friday night tasting

Nov 23rd, 2013
Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.8

Brian had this 11 years ago

Brian had this 11 years ago

Jan 18th, 2014
Dan Thomas

Dan had this 11 years ago

Dan had this 11 years ago

May 18th, 2013