romo

9.1

Lacked some savory notes to its benefit. More Guigal than C-R. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner which lasted a couple do hours. The 2015 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of powerful ripe red and dark fruit: black brambles, dark cherries, black pepper, boozy Christmas fruitcake, licorice, garrigue, leather and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with sneaky medium+ tanning that build with air. The acid is there too although I wouldn’t call it the main character. It does, however, play a strong supporting roll. Definitely a wine of texture. It has been a handful of years since my last bottle of the 2015 and it’s evolving very nicely! Secondary flavors are starting to show and everything remains balanced. Extended air did get it to freshen up a bit so I’d say this still has a long life ahead. Drink now with a healthy decant and through 2035. — 3 months ago

Irina Georgieva

9.3

One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 3 months ago

Rob N

9.2

Bold, funky, barnyard, grapevine syrah. Bright; high acid. $89 direct from winery. — 4 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Pale salmon in color; grapefruit, strawberries, and flowers on the nose; high acidity; a hint of tannins; tastes like grapefruit rind and strawberries. Nellie and I really like it. — 5 months ago

with Nellie

Scott Kahn

9.3

Beautifully balanced with pronounced red fruit and distinct tannic structure. Only purple, red color with a nice acidity to complement red meat. A great wine now that can easily cellar for many years. — 8 months ago

Steve Rura

9.0

Judging by the other reviews, this is underrated. Perfectly good Provence rosé. With a perfect cheese fondue on a cloudy afternoon. — 8 months ago

Ming L

9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak. — 2 years ago

Max

9.2

Amazing! Fruity yet not too sweet. Medium body. Easy to drink — 4 years ago

with Jazz

Philip Cook

9.9

Cinsault-dominated rose' also containing Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot. Fresh, lively, crisp rose with a bouquet of fresh strawberries. Lightly tangy with a dry finish. Went well with bacon-wrapped shrimp tacos. — 11 years ago

Claire Mangine

9.0

I asked for a jammy red and that’s what this is !! Not super into these “commercialized” wines, but it does the job for easy drinking. Yum — 2 months ago

John Midea

8.9

Paired with Bolognese sauce. Nice wine with food. 2022 vintage - really should have been decanted first. Solid depth and good fruit. Tannins hit up front a bit too much. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Charbono. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with cacao, baking spice and vanilla. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and tobacco notes. — 3 months ago

Lee Johnson

9.1

Fantastic. Wine tasting at the Ritz in Arizona.  — 4 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Always a treat with its perfumed aromatics, balanced dark cherry, berry fruits, spice, mineral, graphite, iron, olive, pepper & violets — 4 months ago

Carter White

9.2

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 6 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

I loved this wine. — 8 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Augusto jesus jaime cordero samiel k pepe g sergio manwar — 9 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

A glass full of violets. Tannic finish. Complex. Don’t let it open too long or oxidizes quickly. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Hmmm-has the charcuterie & smoky minerality, good grip, dark blood color kind a thing. Good. 2012 — 8 years ago

with Paul and Owen

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Had after a Tempranillo. Felt lighter. But still great. — 2 months ago

Craig Becraft

9.0

Slightly muted with age, but still strong, supple fruit dark smoking meat went perfect with smoked reverse, seared ribeye steaks — 2 months ago

Ivor

9.2

Beautiful glass filling nose with flowers and tar followed by dark bramble, smoke, leather and liquorice. Pretty chewy tannines and a long finish. Wine got very divergent notes and ratings on ct but I am liking this a lot. No blockbuster over extracted powerhouse but freshness and complexity. Very glad to have 5 more. — 3 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.1

Ripe red cherry. Grilled game. Black peppercorn. Tannins strong yet softened. Acidity medium minus. 15% alcohol fairly well hidden. Nice mouthfeel though a bit unbalanced. Medium finish. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021 vintage. 12.11.24. — 5 months ago

Michael Skarke

9.3

2 years old and still big and rich — 6 months ago

with Alyssa

Steve Medbery

9.6

Heaven in a glass. Just a bit in your mouth and it bursts with flavors of dried fruit and spice — 8 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Reliable option — 9 months ago

Alex Bell

9.0

I can’t tell you how many of these bottles of this I’ve enjoyed. Beautiful glou — 4 years ago

Laura Burgund

9.3

Very smooth & velvety — 10 years ago