Warm nose of distant musk smoke. Plum and blackberry jam flavor hinting of strawberries (almost). Deceptively low heat despite 13.5% heat index. Easy tannins, slightly chewy, reminiscent of a Pinot Noir, almost Beaujoulais-esque. Medium-long finish of chocolate-covered raisin. — a year ago
The terroir on the nose reminds me of the Israel I've never been to in my life. Sandstorm swept stone walls and bramble bush leafy greens on the nose and a taste profile that completes the imagery with classic petite sirah character dusted with a chalky mineral must. — 3 years ago
Pretty standard stuff — 8 months ago
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For a 2018, it's still a little tight, although Spanish wines do tend to last longer on the shelf. A dark luscious red garnet color with a tin-sharp nose of fresh cave mossberry, whatever that is. First taste hits with gooseberry and apricot, super-dry medium-light body wash grabs for another sip as the final taste draws out strawberry jam with a cranberry bread tart finish. — 9 months ago
Light bodied, full pinot noir aroma and nose-feel, warm cherry palate with cran-raspberry and plum, little soft leather, and medium to long finish on first taste. Later tastes turned reminiscent of Beaujolais, but with a heavier, fuller mouthfeel and truer Pinot Noir finish. Not quite a Willamette Pinot, but competes at a good price point. — a year ago
Reminds me more of a Viognier than Riesling, with its earthy mineral flavors and medium body. A surprising effervescence as well, more than a cava, stopping just short of qualifying as Sparkling, in my opinion. Melon lemon flavors, barely sweet, almost dry. — 3 years ago
Matt Georgopulos
Fuller bodied than others I've had, but definitely meets the region's high standard. — 6 months ago