This past Saturday I attended a get together with close friends. We opened the 2014 Saarloos & Sons Family Tree Rhone Blend. 55% Grenache, 27% Mourvedre and 18% Syrah. This was the hit of the evening that turned heads and got people talking.
The nose was light with cherry, raspberry, plum, cinnamon, black pepper, anise, roses and an earthy gravel.
On the palate was beautiful fruit of black cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, anise , clove and a good gravel component.
The wine was soft velvety smooth with a medium mouth feel and medium to plus acidity with medium smooth tannin that leads to a medium long finish. A very enjoyable wine. Almost the weekend please be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 6 years ago
My new favorite riesling. Dry enough to go well with sushi (and much better than any sake). — 9 years ago
the best p/q wine from Salentein...!! — 9 years ago
Having a great taste at #grahams hosted by Filipe after a lodge tour to see #lbv #singlequinta #vintage #vintageport #10yo #20yo #30yo #40yo #singlevintagetawny1972 ; this 1983: lovely jam and prune notes; spirit spotlessly together — 9 years ago
Very pleasing. Enjoyed with food and its own on many occasions. Brings back memories of our summer in North Island — 9 years ago
Another Bonnie pick at Vino... She simply knows her's ^%{*.£!!! YUMMY — 10 years ago
Had another bottle. Rombauer Vineyards was founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley. The winery features caves that extend for over a mile into the hillside. Rich aromas of stone and tropical fruit with sweet oak spice scents. On the palate peach, melon and apple, with soft vanilla spice, rich & creamy, yet crisp. Lingering smooth finish, well balanced ending with mineral notes. Better than ‘16, ‘17 much fresher tasting. — 6 years ago
Loved this one! — 7 years ago
Heard great things about this value shiraz and didnt dissapoint. It is really quality shiraz and it is like baby canokilla. Good fragrant with dark berry and subtle minerality. The tannin is fine and quite a complex wine. Real good value for money — 7 years ago
Mom brought over a couple of bottles of this for the family event. Amazing! Just had the 2015 too and it's even better! — 8 years ago
So good! Refreshing and light. — 8 years ago
2010 vintage - Intense black cherry, pepper and cassis on the nose with luscious blackberry and mocha flavors. Spicy, complex and terrific! — 9 years ago
A little fruit forward, but nice for this hot summer day. — 9 years ago
Very nice with a gourmet pizza — 9 years ago
2013 vintage — 9 years ago
Not usually a fan of Chardonnay, but this was a pleasant surprise. Very bright, and doesn’t taste too rich. Excellent chilled. Strong notes of green apples and pears. — 6 years ago
180913 @BsAs con Sepi y Naty en Buenos Aires. Muy suave y balanceado — 6 years ago
One of my favorites. Just the right amount of fruit, wood, and terroir. A bit acidic but not too much. Pairs nicely with cheese and charcuterie. — 6 years ago
Year 2014, I love it! — 7 years ago
Fabulous!!! Christmas dinner with prime rib. marionberry fruit and white pepper and a warm spiciness - bit of nutmeg. New world/old world bridge kind of wine. — 7 years ago
Very rich dark berry flavor, sweeter that some cabs. — 9 years ago
Excellent waiter selection here in São Paulo. Enjoying with colleagues. — 9 years ago
Love it! Easy drinking white wine. — 9 years ago
No harshness. Very light flavour — 10 years ago
Michael Seely
2012 Stone Tree. Very emblematic of a good Malbec. Big full mouth, time to still evolve without wanting. — 5 years ago