Winemaker Notes
Violets, coriander seed, and wild blueberry aromas leap from the glass. Deep purple in color, the palate has soft texture, and silky tannins. Well-integrated acidity makes this wine a perfect match for smoked meats and wild game.
Blend: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Blend: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Made from 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, both grown at the terrific Kick Ranch hillside site, this wine has a robustness of dark cherry and a red-brick color, soft, smooth and youthful in its seamless tannin and oak. Juicy dark blueberry and a touch of meaty spice form an enviable combination just ready for meaty dishes.
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Wine Spectator
Fresh and focused, showing subtle power. Floral cherry and grilled anise aromas open to elegantly complex flavors of smoky plum, white pepper and sage. Syrah and Grenache. Drink now through 2026.
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.
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