Winemaker Notes
Dark cherry red with garnet tones in color. The nose expresses immense aromatic intensity with the presence of ripe red fruit combined with roasted tones. The wine is full bodied and enveloping on the palate and shows very good acidity and round tannins. Long and persistent finish.
Blend: 35% Carignan, 35% Syrah, 30% Garnacha
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
Lurid magenta color. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice-accented red/blue fruit, incense and floral pastille scents, along with hints of vanilla and woodsmoke that build in the background. Alluringly sweet and penetrating on the palate, which offers juicy boysenberry, Chambord, cola and spicecake flavors that are supported by a core of smoky minerality. Finishes extremely long, with impressive fruit intensity, a sexy floral nuance and sharp delineation.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
