Winemaker Notes
Medium ruby with violet shades; very nice mouthfeel and texture; wild red and black berry flavors, cherry, spices and herbs; well integrated elegant smooth vanilla oaky toasty notes; ripe and complex on the palate: loads of sweet vibrant fruit; medium to full-bodied with soft and velvet tannins and nicely refreshing finish.
Pair with chicken, salads and BBQ.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Soft and ready for enjoyment, the easy-drinking 2013 Cellier de Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica Old Vines exhibits red and black fruit flavors, with a hint of dried earth and savory spices. Drinks well now with spit-roasted chicken. (Tasted: June 7, 2017, 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.
SWS57747_2013 Item# 138742