Cory Fierro

9.3

2009, if you can't tell.

Wanting to learn more about the grenache/garnacha grape led me to Priorata and this wine. Opened yesterday, mostly tasted today, I can tell the wine has softened quite a bit and is all the better for it. Candied nuts, black pepper, black cherry and black licorice, lavender, fig and some gravelly notes on the nose. And, as my girlfriend says, "Everything in the nose is dried".

Much more earthiness on the palate but with some full bursting red and black fruits. The finish lingers wonderfully and is well balanced, but that may be due to it having time to develop in the bottle after opening. I probably would've gone less for this yesterday, but I'll be damned if this isn't a pretty great wine today. — 10 years ago

with Liz

Matt Russell

9.5

2012 le mas de flauzieres , Gigondas from S. Rhone valley. Dark plum look with high viscosity , tennis ball, cinnamon, plum, tar - medium/high tannin, light acidity, acids finish fleeting with a bit of fruit but the tannins linger long after. 14% alcohol which you can feel at first — 11 years ago

Todd Trzaskos

9.0

Late night writing w/ Msr Arnaud. CdR for #dailytable
Sweet Earth, black fruit, sour tannins. #wine bargain you can line a cellar with. — 10 years ago

Michael Amoruso

9.1

Mint black chocolatey cherry. Can go longer. — 10 years ago

Mike Garcia

9.0

Reminds me of the typical wines in Nimes, France. The old Roman Ruins in Nimes are a sight to see. You can walk into a small grocery store near there and walk out with a bottle of wine, fresh baked bread and a variety of cheeses for under 15 euro. — 11 years ago

Chris Rovzar

9.5

This was recommended as a moderately priced (cheap) velvety red by the wonderful sommelier at Gramercy Tavern. It is super balanced and refreshing, you can taste the anise and pepper up front. — 10 years ago

Larry

9.0

Full flavored. Needs to breathe a bit. Fruity not too dry. Can stand up to a strongly flavored entree. — 10 years ago

Wine Oh

9.6

Ahhhhhhh, crisp southern French rose that doesn't tend to the strawberry character that makes a refreshing summer drink but can really conflict with food. This is an excellent wine of its type - highly recommended. — 12 years ago