The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel from Tablas Creek was a tough act to follow, but this elegant Rhône blend from Sonoma just did that.
The nose was quite similar with aroma of blue fruits and earthy elements with hint of violet, it was the palate that set it apart: soft, complex and deep, with great texture and beautiful acidity that adds the tension. Elegant and seamless.
Kale Anderson was the long time wine maker at Pahlmeyer, and Kale wines are all vineyard-specific. Worth seeking out. — 6 years ago
Had this with a nice creamy cheese and fruit/nut crackers (slightly sweet) and it was all delicious. — 7 years ago
Very good. Great bouquet, flavor and finish. Worth the $16. Definitely a repeat purchase. — 7 years ago
This is the ultimate red wine!! 😍 You taste the fruit as soon as it hits your tongue. Has a smooth finish. This definitely is a mislabel because their is no end to the hope in this bottle. #Perfect10 — 8 years ago
My favorite ever — 10 years ago
Meaty, well balanced wine. — 11 years ago
Syrah Jack Robert's Run @dumolvineyard #WOWSebastopol — 11 years ago
Great for 30 — 12 years ago
It’s almost velvety with a fruit notes — 6 years ago
2015
Delicious black fruit!! — 6 years ago
Just perfect. Light color, but lots of depth in flavor. Red berries and Central Otago dirt. Strong sense of terroir and place. Perfect balance. And so, so drinkable. — 6 years ago
Nero d’avola? Native yeasts 💁🏻♂️
#sommcon — 7 years ago
The best in every way — 8 years ago
Ripe plum, blackberry, dark cherry, biscuit and malt. Ever present tannin doused in fruit, no doubt has life ahead of it but it's youthful/upfrontness would appeal to many. — 9 years ago
Had this with a German Riesling. Lighter in color a little more alcohol 12.5%. Nice easy drinking wine — 10 years ago
Nice white blend, not too dry and not too sweet. Refreshing for a summer glass. — 10 years ago
Very dry, mild tannins, hints of caramel/umami in the body, crisp finish. No coarseness — 11 years ago
$15. Great everyday wine!! Available thru Ecluse. — 12 years ago
Strawberry on the nose. Big, fruit leather, hint of violet, and subtle minerals, tart dry finish. — 6 years ago
Costco 6.89 — 6 years ago
Damn that's good.
Looking forward to tasting how this develops over the next couple years. — 6 years ago
Mike de Guidice — 7 years ago
Sippable summer wine - just sweet enough! — 7 years ago
2013 Vintage. Real nice Clark. — 10 years ago
GSM + Cinsaut..... Nice blend. — 11 years ago
Great summer wine! — 11 years ago
Michael Seely
On the mark, outstanding — 6 years ago