Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
I was able to taste three wines from Linne Calodo. Starting with the 2017 Nemesis, it's based on 77% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Graciano that was aged two years in 35% new French oak. Beautiful raspberries, blackberries, toasted spices, brambly herbs, and ground pepper notes emerge from this beauty, which is full-bodied and offers no hard edges, rock star tannins, and a great finish. It's another stunning wine from this great winemaker
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Nemesis is a Syrah-based wine, blended with 12% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre and 4% Graciano. It has a medium to deep ruby-purple color and very pure scents of fresh blackcurrants, blueberries, violet, sage, iron and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with mineral-laced fruits and loads of spicy accents. It has a firm but ripe supporting frame with juicy uplift and a long finish. What a beautifully balanced Syrah!
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.
Growing on high elevation bedrock slopes, the vineyards of Paso Robles Willow Creek AVA sit at between 960 and 1,900 feet in elevation.