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! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago

Clarke Gasper

9.2

Blue and black fruit with sweet spices, ash, and menthol. Definitely decant! — 9 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 — 9 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! — 10 years ago

Jae Lee

8.9

Probably one of the best bottles I've had this year (2016) so far. Good balance, smoky, fruity, sticky. This is the type of wine you want to consume all by yourself. Not for your girlfriend.. Not for your parents... Not for your best friend... Just all alone. Overall a great vintage from España. Jáéhóóñ approves. — 10 years ago

Andrea Kasey

9.3

Super fruity!!! — 11 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.5

Deep ruby. Black cherry, sweet spices hints. Rich, long lenght. — 8 years ago

Anna Blumberg

10

Thanksgiving — 9 years ago

Julie Hamberg

9.0

On the sweeter side, a great screened in porch sipper. — 9 years ago

Pere Carles Subira

9.0

"Blend" syrah-garnatxa negra-cabernet sauvignon. Molt bo! — 9 years ago

Kacy Fortner

9.0

beautiful color, strong flowery nose. somehow this wine was on special. need to go back and get more!! — 10 years ago

with Emily

Randy Meyer

8.9

Nice and smooth. Great for the price. — 11 years ago

Chris Laughlin

8.9

Big bold, rich, jammy — 12 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! — 8 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! — 9 years ago

with Maureen

Cecilia Sánchez

9.0

Septiembre 29, 2016 La Máquina, Madrid: solo NOS (nuevo cumple de PVG) — 10 years ago

Joe Gonzalez

8.9

Great Summer wine! Citrus and floral. — 10 years ago

Timothy

9.5

Excelente sorpresa de Toro!Opuesto a lo que uno esperaria de la región. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Barrel fermented sur lee aged — 12 years ago