On the heavier side, a bit tart, plums — 7 months ago
This is a rosé blend of 68% Granache, 28% Mourvèdre, 3% Vermentino, and 1% Counoise, that delivers a full tradition of Provence with a fruit sourced from the 9 top Tablas Creek Rhône-styled vineyards in Paso Robles AVA. It provides a bright strawberry fruit, a hint of rose petals and lemongrass notes on the nose.
As for the palate, it gets stimulated with an amazing fresh acidity all combined with some soft spices, mandarin peel, fresh apricot, and unripe berries. The mouthfeel has a subtle peachy tones on the mid-range and grapefruit with some light salinity by the back-end. Joyful wine to welcome summer! — a year ago
The benchmark of Espirt is my book, layered, elegant, red berries, earth, spice. — 5 years ago
2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 7 years ago
Maynard had this 11 years ago
Always a good bet — 12 years ago
Great fruit, well balanced, almost case worthy — 6 months ago
Stewed berries, mulling spices, forestry.
Berry medley, cloves, baking spices. Great fruit character. Long finish. A bit high on acidity but a welcome zing. — 7 months ago
The 2009 vintage is still lovely! — 8 months ago
Phenomenal balance Syrah character dominates, lush perfume and rich dark fruit. Crushed after a 30 min decant, could have used a lil more development time but too delicious to complain about how it was consumed — 5 years ago
Very smooth blend. Not too acidic. Not sweet. — 6 years ago
Half-bottle at Sarabeths Central Park south — 8 years ago
Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 11 years ago
Med body, good length,savoury but not too funky. — 11 years ago
v20. Never disappoints..ever! Soft dried herb and cedar nose. Juicy, rich, black currant fruit. Velvety, long, slightly astringent mocha and leather finish. Nicely balanced food wine. — 6 months ago
Smooth and warm. Would pair well with a sharp cheese or a spicy curry — 7 months ago
v21. Very good! Soft saline, crushed grapes and cedar nose. Juicy plum and black fruits. Smooth , long, slightly tannic mocha and oak finish. Nicely balanced. — 10 months ago
Medium ruby in color; black cherries, plums, and cedar on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium tannins, but smooth; tastes like blackberries, cherries, and a hint of bell pepper witha long finish. Not as complex as I would like, but pretty good. — 3 years ago
Juicy. Yummy. Great for price. $14. — 5 years ago
2008 l'Aventure Cote e Cote
A delicious Paso Robles GSM blend — 9 years ago
I'm not sure why there are some low scores for this wine. Quite frankly it is one of the best QPR cabs on the market. Great structure and the fruit shines. Let it open for an hour and it is luscious Paso fruit perfect with some grilled steak. — 11 years ago
Tripp Cox
Great backup for Austin Hope — 5 months ago