Russ Bus

9.3

Syrah 70% / Cab Sauv 14% / PV 16%
Varietally fermented & aged. French oak (10-14 months), then assemblage.

Prominent roasted, smokey aromas, leather, blueberry, blackberry, menthol, coffee bean, clove, black pepper, dried violets, pencil shavings.

Ripe blackberry, blueberry, and plum; vanilla bean, cocoa nib, black pepper, crushed rock / graphite. Fresh acidity; tannins resolving nicely but still robust.

Drink now with food now or revisit in 2-3yrs. (Nb. variance has been a factor - some have peaked) — 7 months ago

Michelle

8.9

I’m not a fan of red wines, but this one was fabulous. It was given to me as a gift, and I had no hangover the next day, and it was very smooth. — 2 years ago

Peter Quinsey

8.9

Very dry and clean. Minerals, light florals, grapefruit. Excellent pair to smoked trout. — 3 years ago

with Karen

Alex

9.2

Best Spanish red I’ve had in a while. Mencia (or Juan in Portugal) great cab franc substitute. — 4 years ago

Nick Loewen

9.2

Really good. Nice nose. A little funky. Long finish. — 4 years ago

Ashley Freiberger

8.9

Berry flavors. Spicy tannins. Complex mouth feel. — 6 years ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.2

Выпито в Бальзамине 27.09.18
Это бомба. Купаж 2003 Каберне, Шираза и Пти вердо плюс 15"алкоголя дали фантастический рубиновый цвет и вкус спелой смородины. Божественно. Одна из моих высших оценок. — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light salmon color. Aromas of watermelon and red berries. Bold red berry and watermelon fruit flavors with a nice hint of spice. Touch of salinity on the finish. Nice texture (bit of heft) and a bit of tannin. Quite crisp and refreshing. Gulpable! Excellent QPR. Thanks for sharing, Kase! — 8 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Not your grandmothers clarete- whatever that may be. Light hibiscus in color, with strong notes of red currant, blood orange, cassis, and black cherry. A bit chewy & substantial on palate. While it’s not Rose, I could see serving this to someone who finds Lopez de Heredia Rose too funky or… like me, cost prohibiting. For about 70$ less, it’s delicious & fascinating. — 9 months ago

with Owen

Gor

9.2

Awesome with some air. Lemon peel, marzipan, pear, flint, beeswax on the nose. Lacks the power of grand cru burgundy but could easily be mistaken for a nose of aged chevalier Montrachet. Very fun and complex wine. — 3 years ago

oeno man

9.3

Airy, bright, smooth, mother's day dinner! — 4 years ago

Rick Baraff

9.1

For 10 bucks?! Are ya kidding? Great swill for that price or more. Found at Bar & Garden (DTX) so you know it’s also organic. — 5 years ago

James Gourley

9.3

Perfumed nose. Dark cherry fruit spiced with cardamom and bay leaf. — 6 years ago

with Michael and Colin

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light golden color. Aromas of white flowers, fresh herbs, wet stones and a faint amount of citrus fruit. Green melon, lychee, and those fresh herbs fill the palate. Minerals pleasantly dominate the finish. Creamy texture and lively acidity. So fresh! Outstanding QPR! Reminded me more of a high elevation crisp white from France or Italy. Wonderful surprise! Thanks for sharing this one, Kase! — 8 months ago

Sébastien F

8.9

Godello fringant et salivant avec final sur jolis amers — 10 months ago

Prishep

9.0

Приятное, нежное вино с яркими ягодными нотами и длительным послевкусием — 3 years ago

Raul Puga

9.6

Wow. Just wow. — 4 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.3

Zinc like wine, big sweet , cotton candy, happy wine — 4 years ago

Joan Hood

8.9

From Plaza $8.99 - very good. — 5 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

8.9

Wonderful fragrance - a bit fruity but nice. November 2018. — 6 years ago