Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%). Dark ruby color with a garnet meniscus. Aromas of black berry/cherry fruit, purple flowers, leather, garrigue and dried herbs. Flavors of dried blackberry and red and black cherry fruit, tobacco, black pepper, red and black licorice and a bit of smoked meat. Medium-plus body and finish. Plus acidity, nice structure and nicely smoothed out tannins. Well aged and hitting its peak. Appreciate you opening this one, Ron B! — 8 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.1

Excellent — a year ago

Shay A

9.3

One of my bottles from my annual WWC hosting. Part of a Grenache flight (including ‘19 Rotie Cellars “Big G”, ‘19 Saint-Damien Souteyrades Gigondas, ‘18 Andremily Grenache).

80% Grenache/ 20% Mourvèdre

I’m a fan of this Gigondas producer and think the wines exhibit an excellent value. After the first two Grenache wines, we take a dark (profile) turn here. Classical garrigue, dark potpurri, and spiced blackberries aromatically, with some leather and tobacco as well. Dark black fruits dominate the palate surrounded by bitter dark chocolate, black pepper, hint of charcoal and mineral. Concentrated but not sweet. In a delicious window now but benefitted from the air it got…no rush. — a year ago

Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.0

Pretty delicious cherry soaked beef jerky. — a year ago

Robert Krupp

9.3

Maybe it’s the perfectly grilled ribeye talking but sappy, sanguine and delicious — 3 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.6

Big rich wonderful wine that tastes like a very good Chateauneuf — 4 years ago

Tyler Felous

9.3

Venturing into Gigondas. Very pretty, with loads of strawberry and red fruit - almost too much fruit. Surprised given 21 was a frosty, cool yr in the Rhone. — 10 months ago

Ted Holland

9.4

Start to finish luxurious! Bouquet, color, and legs are amazing. Delicious with matured flavors of vanilla, apple, and a hint of pear! Finish is long and velvety. Enjoy!! — 10 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.1

Nose: closed.

Palate: very nice. Good grip.

31 grapevine — a year ago

Damian

9.0

Fruity flavors, tastes like premium Cotes du Rhone, enjoyable on its own — a year ago

Devin B

9.1

Spice! Leather, plum, and florals — 2 years ago

Brada

9.1

Blueberry taste, very rich and dark. Would try again. — 3 years ago

R H

9.3

Really delicious for just sipping, with cheese, and with pizza — 4 years ago

AEL

9.0

A great Gigondas at this price ($55). Not much tannin, but distinct leathery and earthy notes that distinguish it from the mine run. Good rec from Lower Falls. — 10 months ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

These women know how to vinify! The vintage also was great! — 6 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

@Ellen Clifford said it all 9 years ago and this is still going strong! Spicy, soulful, warming on an unseasonably cool spring night — a year ago

K

9.3

Red berries, light-bodied, medium tannin.
Elegant Loire red — a year ago

Lucy King

9.4

Had first night in Paris, 4/25/2025 and it was delicious — a year ago

Matt Konopka

8.9

Miss you Larry — 3 years ago

with Andrew

Jeff Singer

8.9

Great value — 4 years ago