Mount Bullion Vineyards Casto Oaks The Dream Mourvèdre 2019, Calaveras County, California
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.
Strong nose of black cherries, black plums, black currants, cherry pie, light oak, spices and milk chocolates.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long skinny legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, light alcohol, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very tasty Mourvedre from california. Spicy and entertaining. Feels like an elegant California Zinfandel. Interesting stuff.
This 3 year old is already showing nice complexity, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 3 to 5 years.
Fruit forward and tangy. Elegant and very pleasant.
Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. A good party wine as well. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 93% Mourvedre with 7% Syrah. Aged for 21 months in neutral French Oak barrels. A small production of only 115 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 3 years ago
Delicious wine. Slightly dry with good viscosity. Great value — 6 years ago
Mount Bullion Vineyard Casto Oaks Estate Rosé 2023, California
Pretty salmon in color with a golden/ bronze hue.
Light nose of citrus and red fruits.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, limes, grapefruits, herbs and light green apples.
Spicy finish with almonds and limes.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Mariposa County in California. Crisp and engaging. Soft and nicely balanced.
Fruity and interesting with mild complexity. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle.
Good by itself and good for the pool.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot.
13.8% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$25. — a year ago
Mount Bullion Vineyards Casto Oaks Jessie's Zin 2017, Sierra Foothills, California
A very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, blueberries, blackberry pie, spices, light oak, vanilla, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and red chili pepper.
This 5 year old Zinfandel is drinking very nicely now. Spicy and smoky. Fruit forward and intense.
Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking, and good for parties.
Spicy with mild complexity. Soft and supple. Rich and interesting.
Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a burger.
15.3% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 3 years ago
2016. Mencía, Brancellao, Mouratón y Sousón que, además, lleva un pequeño aporte de Garnacha tintorera. Atlántico, afrutado, mineral, herbáceo y con notas balsámicas. He copiado las notas de cata porque me ha parecido un vino muy complejo que merece la pena probar. 16€ aprox. Excelente caldo. — 5 years ago
Very balanced, little heavier on the oak but still very classic — 3 years ago
100% Recomendable — 4 years ago
Nose: Roasted golden apple, slightly charred, peaches, vanilla, honeysuckle.
Palate: gold apples and peaches doused in lemon juice. Round, creamy texture with notes of buttered biscuit. Smoke and a hint of tar on the finish. Lovely!
75% macabeo, 25% chard.
Paired w roasted chicken, cauliflower, potatoes, with greens and romesco.
#sample — 4 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity on the nose with chocolates, oak and tobacco.
Full bodied and soft with nice complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, earth, dark chocolates and herbs.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Sierra Foothills is drinking very nicely. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward with nice complexity.
Easy drinking, especially once it opened up. Better after 2 hours of airtime.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$28. — 10 months ago