Daniel P. Drake

9.5

The third wine of the evening this past Saturday was the 2014 Saarloos & Sons Jongen Windmill Ranch Estate Grenache. This was my particular favorite but all three that night were splendid.

The nose gives notes of black cherry, blackberry, light tobacco, vanilla, floral notes, spice and earth.

On the palate there was black cherry, raspberry, a bit of strawberry, black currant, licorice, allspice, herbal notes and a good earth component.

The wine is fleshy medium to full bodied with medium + acidity and high grippy tannins that lead to a long fruit filled finish. Enjoy your start of the weekend and please be safe. — 6 years ago

Anna Blumberg

10

Thanksgiving — 6 years ago

Julie Hamberg

9.0

On the sweeter side, a great screened in porch sipper. — 7 years ago

Jack Butler

9.1

Crisp, tad carbonated. An easy summer wine — 8 years ago

Katie Napolitano

10

My go-to red for every day pleasure — 9 years ago

Anna Pickeral

9.0

Light with a little sparkle. — 10 years ago

Joel Liscio

Sommelier/Wine Director Bin 14

8.9

Nice white. Summer time wine to replace your Pinot Grigio. — 11 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.5

This past Saturday I attended a get together with close friends. We opened the 2014 Saarloos & Sons Family Tree Rhone Blend. 55% Grenache, 27% Mourvedre and 18% Syrah. This was the hit of the evening that turned heads and got people talking.

The nose was light with cherry, raspberry, plum, cinnamon, black pepper, anise, roses and an earthy gravel.

On the palate was beautiful fruit of black cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, anise , clove and a good gravel component.

The wine was soft velvety smooth with a medium mouth feel and medium to plus acidity with medium smooth tannin that leads to a medium long finish. A very enjoyable wine. Almost the weekend please be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 6 years ago

Clarke Gasper

9.2

Blue and black fruit with sweet spices, ash, and menthol. Definitely decant! — 7 years ago

with Matthew

Steve Rura

9.3

Outstanding aged Navarra. Ready to drink now. Earthy raisin notes, but holding on to the right amount of smooth acidity. 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cab, 13.5% alc #garagiste — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Frankincense and myrrh, I feel like I am in a manger scene hanging out with some kings. Toast, roasted wood and oaky aromas open up to spice seasoning with a lashing of salt and acidity. Made in a solera style from multiple vintages this is a unique wine in every way. A heady Viura Rioja blanco experience, I highly recommend it. #newschoolrioja — 8 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Vintage 2014 seville orange little spritz very dry and a hint of bitter at back when first opened up. Less bitter after ten minutes. — 9 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Barrel fermented sur lee aged — 10 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.5

Violet meniscus. Hedonistic blackberry, blueberry and truffle nose. Entry is full throttle blackberry pie, blueberry and vanilla. Youthful. Crushed rock limestone type of middle on a dense blackberry core. Tannic, yes, but sweeter side...almost a cinnamon graham cracker finish that is full and long. Not too sure where this vineyard is located compared to Kamen but this could be an identical twin...at a 45 dollar price tag! Emailing to see how much more of this is available, if any! — 6 years ago

Craig Williams

9.2

New to me, this Mencia is filled with black cherry tobacco fragrance. Terrific length and texture. Need to drink more Mencia! — 7 years ago

with Maureen

Pere Carles Subira

9.0

"Blend" syrah-garnatxa negra-cabernet sauvignon. Molt bo! — 7 years ago

Joe Gonzalez

8.9

Great Summer wine! Citrus and floral. — 8 years ago

Noble Cloche

9.1

This 2013 is nice and fruity, and a great value. Has crushed it with both pork and tuna! — 9 years ago

Melissa Boon

9.6

12 months in barique, 6 bottles in case, sales for $41.00 about. Pungeant nose, very earthy, wet wool, red fruit, Akilia comes from the word Aguila in Latin. Lots of strawberries and red fruits, very well balanced. 8/10 a bit expensive — 11 years ago