Starfield Vineyards

El Dorado County Cinsaut Grenache

9.01 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Cinsault, Grenache
Top Notes For
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Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Cinsault 2023, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with herbs, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, earth, black tea, light wood, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is such a unique red wine from California. Feels like a fruit forward Southern Rhone red. Earthier on the palate than the nose. Spicy and entertaining. Fruit forward and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, elegant and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Cincalt and 5% Grenache. Aged in (19% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 461 cases.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38.

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Cinsault 2023, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with herbs, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, earth, black tea, light wood, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is such a unique red wine from California. Feels like a fruit forward Southern Rhone red. Earthier on the palate than the nose. Spicy and entertaining. Fruit forward and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, elegant and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Cincalt and 5% Grenache. Aged in (19% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 461 cases.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38.

Dec 7th, 2025