Winemaker Notes
Dark violet color. The concentration this year is over-the-top. The crop was so light, that we achieved serious ripeness reflected in the aromas and mouthfeel. Intense smooth, cocoa tannins linger in the finish with tanned leather and tobacco leaf.
Blend: 55% Syrah, 45% Grenache
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2015 Kale Kick Ranch Vineyard Home Run Cuvée is a delicious and fragrant red wine with a firm and layered palate texture. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows up with aromas and flavors of dried herbs, black fruit, and oak. Enjoy with an old-fashioned pot roast. (Tasted: May 26, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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.
