Elizabeth Spencer

Special Cuvée Mendocino Grenache

9.011 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Grenache
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
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

Light ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, light barnyard, milk chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Light to medium in body and smooth, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, raspberries, black currants, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, pencil lead, leather, earth, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice surprise. I expected a big wine but this was gentle with a great mouthfeel, nice complexity and balance. Reminds me of new world Pinot Noir. Very fruity.
This is not my usual drinker, but I really enjoyed it.

Needed an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, and that wonderful nose. Became bitter after a couple of hours, which I didn't like.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$30.

Light ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, wood, licorice, light barnyard, milk chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Light to medium in body and smooth, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, raspberries, black currants, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, pencil lead, leather, earth, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice surprise. I expected a big wine but this was gentle with a great mouthfeel, nice complexity and balance. Reminds me of new world Pinot Noir. Very fruity.
This is not my usual drinker, but I really enjoyed it.

Needed an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, and that wonderful nose. Became bitter after a couple of hours, which I didn't like.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$30.

Mar 25th, 2018
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Haven't tried a wine from Elizabeth Spencer before but grabbed this Grenache off the menu at Mulebone. Great pairing with shrimp and grits for the extra kick.

Light ruby red. Spicy nose to start with black pepper but has a delicate floral side (roses) as well. Some nice amount of red berries as well, such as strawberries and raspberries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and moderate acidity (7/10). Palate has layers of strawberries and a little peppery kick near the back. Light bodied with a medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Haven't tried a wine from Elizabeth Spencer before but grabbed this Grenache off the menu at Mulebone. Great pairing with shrimp and grits for the extra kick.

Light ruby red. Spicy nose to start with black pepper but has a delicate floral side (roses) as well. Some nice amount of red berries as well, such as strawberries and raspberries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and moderate acidity (7/10). Palate has layers of strawberries and a little peppery kick near the back. Light bodied with a medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Apr 30th, 2017
Sherri Ross

We always love Elizabeth Spencer wines, and this Grenache is fabulous!

We always love Elizabeth Spencer wines, and this Grenache is fabulous!

Jul 22nd, 2017
Dexter Freeburg

BBQ wine, sour cherry licorice goodness. Smooth acid. Want lots more.

BBQ wine, sour cherry licorice goodness. Smooth acid. Want lots more.

May 30th, 2017
Amy Elizabeth

Light but full mouth, balanced and easy -great chilled

Light but full mouth, balanced and easy -great chilled

May 2nd, 2017
Heather Beaty

Heather had this 6 years ago

Heather had this 6 years ago

Sep 17th, 2018
Anthony Auger

Anthony had this 7 years ago

Anthony had this 7 years ago

Aug 6th, 2017
Curtis Hoette

Curtis had this 8 years ago

Curtis had this 8 years ago

Apr 26th, 2017
Laura Wilson

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Laura had this 8 years ago

Apr 14th, 2017
Jamie Lauren

Jamie had this 8 years ago

Jamie had this 8 years ago

Mar 5th, 2017