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. — 7 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! — 7 years ago

Julie Hamberg

9.0

On the sweeter side, a great screened in porch sipper. — 8 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Acidity and salinity reign. White peach, wild strawberry, & white cherry give balance to this mineral monster. Tart, spritzy, & thin, but a much needed reminder that summer isn't over yet! — 9 years ago

Diego Sanchez Codez

9.4

Ohh Raúl Pérez increíble wine — 9 years ago

D Gissen

9.7

Aging very well. Really fantastic with the other brook. @camino — 11 years ago

with Mark

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! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

Anna Blumberg

10

Thanksgiving — 7 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! — 8 years ago

with Maureen

Pere Carles Subira

9.0

"Blend" syrah-garnatxa negra-cabernet sauvignon. Molt bo! — 8 years ago

Kacy Fortner

9.0

beautiful color, strong flowery nose. somehow this wine was on special. need to go back and get more!! — 9 years ago

with Emily

Anthony Ragno III

9.1

Heavy, long finish. Gentle on the palate, but smooth finish and best served a little chilled. Allow to open and breathe. — 9 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.5

Deep ruby. Black cherry, sweet spices hints. Rich, long lenght. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Winery is family-run & has links with the wine world going back 3 generations. Founded by Emilio Moro who was born in Pesquera de Duero, a prominent Spanish wine area. Made from grapes of old vineyards, between 25 and 75 years old, from the Camino Viejo estate. Malleolus is a Latin word meaning “small hammer or mallet” used in planting, and “majuelo” Spanish for “young vine” a traditional way of referring to a vineyard in Pesquera del Duero. Deep red subtle fruit aromas with espresso and smoky notes. Blackberry & cherry with vanilla spice on full lush tannins needing more time. Well balanced, complex, lingering with earthy finish. — 7 years ago

Clarke Gasper

9.2

Blue and black fruit with sweet spices, ash, and menthol. Definitely decant! — 8 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 — 8 years ago

Joe Gonzalez

8.9

Great Summer wine! Citrus and floral. — 9 years ago

Diego Sanchez Codez

9.3

Increíble vino con elegancia Feliz Navidad a todos y que no falte buen vino en estas fechas!! — 9 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Barrel fermented sur lee aged — 11 years ago