High expectations not fully met. The different components of this blend never really integrated, so I am at a loss about this wine. Perhaps it needs a lot more decanting. At the price, I feel it’s all marketing, so I am not really tempted to explore further.
High expectations not fully met. The different components of this blend never really integrated, so I am at a loss about this wine. Perhaps it needs a lot more decanting. At the price, I feel it’s all marketing, so I am not really tempted to explore further.
Dec 1st, 2018
Half price in the resto, so we went after it. Wifey loves this raucous expression. While I enjoyed it, I prefer a smidge of subtlety. Nose and palate is bombastic. If you’ve never tasted this, buckle up first!
Half price in the resto, so we went after it. Wifey loves this raucous expression. While I enjoyed it, I prefer a smidge of subtlety. Nose and palate is bombastic. If you’ve never tasted this, buckle up first!
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2020
History dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer & went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, & got hooked. A Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah blend. Aromas of fresh ripe red fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry & raspberry with cacao & espresso notes on sweet savory soft tannins, well balanced, lingering finish ending with fruit & toasty oak. Nice! Consistent Quality!
History dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer & went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, & got hooked. A Grenache, Syrah & Petite Sirah blend. Aromas of fresh ripe red fruits with floral & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry & raspberry with cacao & espresso notes on sweet savory soft tannins, well balanced, lingering finish ending with fruit & toasty oak. Nice! Consistent Quality!
1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2018
Heavy on the cherry. Finishes with a hint of chocolate. Rides long tannins but develops complexity through the meal.
Heavy on the cherry. Finishes with a hint of chocolate. Rides long tannins but develops complexity through the meal.
Feb 6th, 2022
Interesting blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah and Grenache. Deep purple color. First word that came to my mind was “plump.” Intense and ripe raspberry and dark plum aromas and flavors. Hints of beef jerky, dried roses and cola. Touch of black pepper on the extremely long finish. Soft tannins. Quite jammy but bright and expressive.
Interesting blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah and Grenache. Deep purple color. First word that came to my mind was “plump.” Intense and ripe raspberry and dark plum aromas and flavors. Hints of beef jerky, dried roses and cola. Touch of black pepper on the extremely long finish. Soft tannins. Quite jammy but bright and expressive.
May 12th, 2021
Good wine. Little sweet.
Apr 11th, 2020
Interesting evening, we had both the 2017 and now the 2016.... much better
Interesting evening, we had both the 2017 and now the 2016.... much better
Sep 11th, 2019
Really smooth red blend, but still prefer slander pinot.
Really smooth red blend, but still prefer slander pinot.
Jun 7th, 2019
Not quite up to expectations, but not bad. Layers of dark fruit, then spice (cinnamon prominent), on the nose, with a lemon note. Even, medium weight on the palate, with a nice sweet element. At Dena and Dan's, bottle #1.
Not quite up to expectations, but not bad. Layers of dark fruit, then spice (cinnamon prominent), on the nose, with a lemon note. Even, medium weight on the palate, with a nice sweet element. At Dena and Dan's, bottle #1.
Jan 26th, 2019
Wet and hearty. Love the texture
I can almost hear the grapes being crushed
Wet and hearty. Love the texture
I can almost hear the grapes being crushed
Sep 22nd, 2018
North Coast, California, USA
