What they said ⬇️... lots of great notes on this already. I’d add that the 2013 is still drinking fresh, with nice acid and plenty of fruit. Really a delight at the price too
What they said ⬇️... lots of great notes on this already. I’d add that the 2013 is still drinking fresh, with nice acid and plenty of fruit. Really a delight at the price too
Oct 22nd, 2020
85+ year #oldvines, pure sand soil, the winemaking expertise of @Pax Mahle. The result is a thrilling example of grape, terroir and winemaking union. The spicy, feisty side of #Grenache leaps forward carried by bright red fruit and racy acidity. Tannins rounded and freshness abounds thanks to fermentation in cement tank.
85+ year #oldvines, pure sand soil, the winemaking expertise of @Pax Mahle. The result is a thrilling example of grape, terroir and winemaking union. The spicy, feisty side of #Grenache leaps forward carried by bright red fruit and racy acidity. Tannins rounded and freshness abounds thanks to fermentation in cement tank.
2 people found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2015
Bright ripe fruit. Raspberry, strawberry jam. Great mouthfeel and some minerality.
Bright ripe fruit. Raspberry, strawberry jam. Great mouthfeel and some minerality.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2016
Spicy, bright, grippy and restrained. Old vine concentration and flavor without flab and weight. Better with lots of air. I wish there was more Grenache like this.
Spicy, bright, grippy and restrained. Old vine concentration and flavor without flab and weight. Better with lots of air. I wish there was more Grenache like this.
1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2015
Pax with restraint and terroir is a lovely thing, as are old Grenache vines. Right vineyard in the right hands. Good now but likely to improve.
Pax with restraint and terroir is a lovely thing, as are old Grenache vines. Right vineyard in the right hands. Good now but likely to improve.
Oct 15th, 2015
Love this wine and frankly one of the best winemakers in the business. Sorry for the rating but truly outstanding
Love this wine and frankly one of the best winemakers in the business. Sorry for the rating but truly outstanding
Jun 13th, 2015
Really nice stuff. Have to get this on the shelf soon.
Really nice stuff. Have to get this on the shelf soon.
May 26th, 2015
Really nice lively interesting take. Light Ruby colored with reticent nose that opened up after an hour and good acidic red fruited texture. Easy to go down with the Korean pork belly wrap after a day of drama.
Really nice lively interesting take. Light Ruby colored with reticent nose that opened up after an hour and good acidic red fruited texture. Easy to go down with the Korean pork belly wrap after a day of drama.
Nov 22nd, 2021
Soulfully structured. This could easily cellar for a decade, though it was great tonight with pasta marinara. Perhaps not a classic example of the varietal, but impressive Grenache flavor & aroma draped on a Côte de Nuits frame.
Soulfully structured. This could easily cellar for a decade, though it was great tonight with pasta marinara. Perhaps not a classic example of the varietal, but impressive Grenache flavor & aroma draped on a Côte de Nuits frame.
Mar 15th, 2016
The best of all 10 Wind Gap wines I tried today. And one of the cheapest. 13.75% alc and it shows. Love the Jolly Rancher strawberry flavor. Gum coating tannins. Wish more of their wines had this slight added layer of ripeness. From 85 year old vines grown on pure sand in Alexander Valley. Made in a concrete egg. A huge surprise.
The best of all 10 Wind Gap wines I tried today. And one of the cheapest. 13.75% alc and it shows. Love the Jolly Rancher strawberry flavor. Gum coating tannins. Wish more of their wines had this slight added layer of ripeness. From 85 year old vines grown on pure sand in Alexander Valley. Made in a concrete egg. A huge surprise.
Nov 1st, 2015
Sonoma County, California, USA
