Southern Rhine blend Mourvèdre dominant 56, Syrah 38, 6% Grenache made by James mantone, syncline winemaker, fermented in concrete has a good amount of blackberry huckleberry fruit with notes of animal, Dark spices. This has a bit of estate fruit which is third leaf from the stolen fruit incident. Black licorice spice 1.5 tons stolen- around 50 cases. Dark spices and pretty floral notes very pretty this needs a rack of lamb still has that dusty mineral notes. Big and chewy with rich decadent fruit and bright acidity cleaning things up with pretty floral notes only 220 cases produced. Finish 45+ dusty mineral notes through the finish. Excellent+ — 12 years ago
Great aromatics with lovely dry finish thats unexpected given the fruit and floral characteristics on the nose — 10 years ago
Best merlot I've had in a while. — 12 years ago
Good. Expensive stolen — 13 years ago
Sanjuana had this 12 years ago
Fruity and refreshing. — 12 years ago
Nate Miles
Cases of mistaken identity. Thought I was buying a Sauvignon Blanc. Nope. Then, thought I was drinking a Chenin Blanc. Nope. In the end, a pretty profound wine, bit oxidative and with a whiff of apple cider. Good stuff. — 10 years ago