Winemaker Notes
Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Steeped plum and cherry notes carry a woodsy, smoky edge, with grilled alder, ganache and licorice root accents. This is brushed with subtle details of cedar polish and underscored with saline mineral and bitter plum pit elements. Formidable, with firming tannins guiding the long finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2030.
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.
One of the more established Rhône villages promoted to its own 'Côtes du Rhône Villages' appellation, Vinsobres produces uniquely styled Rhône Blends based on Grenache and Syrah in its relatively cool and elevated vineyards.