Raspberry, tart cherry, and cranberry on the nose. Tart cherry, strawberry, cranberry, cinnamon, and minerals on the palate. High alcohol, medium tannins, and high acid with a medium finish. — 3 years ago
With carignan- jammy and delicious but not obvious — 5 years ago
Green peppercorn, damp cedar, and myrrh. Lightly tannic, — 7 years ago
This superstar estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape also produces one of the finest versions of Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé. Impressively concentrated and focused, with spice-tinged red berry, mineral and citrus fruit flavors, the 2017 shows superb clarity. A great match with strongly seasoned grilled foods. $23.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2018) — 7 years ago
Rack of Lamb is on the menu tonight and this delicious, easy drinking blend of Grenache and Syrah (80/20), from a unique vineyard footprint that lies in both CNDP and CDR, comes this 2020 Les Quartz from the h in igh quality southern Rhone, Les Clos du Caillou producer.
It displays a gorgeous, leggy, red berry appearance that is backed up by perfumed red and black berry aromas and flavors.
Overall, it is full bodied, lightly structured with a good balance of crisp acidity and light, dusty tannins, which together, deliver a delicious, mouth coating finish. (BTW, It worked beautifully with a sashimi grade tuna appetizer!)
— 5 months ago
too much new oak flavour. Needed bigger glass! but, texture is incredibly creamy, silkx, adding comfortable complexity.
luck back bone acidity. — 3 years ago
Well balanced. Still significant tannin remains for an ‘05. Delightful — 5 years ago
Good first impression from the nose. Dry, dark flavor, peppery spice. Reminiscent of a good amarone. — 5 years ago
Round and tropical but not fleshy. Dry and mineral. Vanilla bean. Pillowy and fluffy. Terrific value. — 6 years ago
Fabulous for $9.99. Jesus. — 7 years ago
Blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, pale lemon with delicate aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral note. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, pear and lime citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity and ends with fruit and chalky mineral spice. Nice! — 7 months ago
Bright light purple dress. Pure explosive nose on fruits (red and black) and flowers, typical of carbonic maceration. In mouth the first is light, airy, confirming the nose; carried by a beautiful necessary freshness balancing the little terroir extraction. A modern, "natural" wine, on the fruits at first fond that does not prevent a certain complexity from expressing itself on a peppery and mineral finish. A very beautiful juice to drink from the aperitif, which blindly could pass for a rosé.
Robe légère violine éclatante. Nez pure explosifs sur les fruits (rouge et noirs) et fleurs, typique des vins en macération carbonique. En bouche l’abord est léger, aérien, confirmant le nez; porté par une belle fraîcheur nécessaire équilibrant le peu de terroir extrait. Un vin moderne, “nature”, sur les fruits á l’abord friand n’empêchant pas une certaine complexité de s’exprimer sur une finale poivrée et minérale. Un très beau jus à boire des l’apéro, qui à l’aveugle c’est pourrait passer pour un rosé. — 3 years ago
Drinking at the Rivah. Not too sharp. Round for a Sauvignon Blanc. Soft finish — 5 years ago
Beautiful deep golden color, aromas are slightly buttery, not overly oaky, grass, lemon grass, citrus, and apricots. Nice and floral, and very drinkable. Would be great paired with southeast Asian foods. — 6 years ago
Very easy to drink by itself. — 7 years ago
Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
Cigar box. Tertiary development. Just terrific. 2018 — 5 months ago