Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
There’s an array of bright, light red cherries and berries on offer here with a lightly spicy and peppery edge. Sleek and fresh, this has attractive crunch and kick. Effortlessly cool. A blend of 92% grenache and 8% syrah. Drink now. Screw cap.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Much more Grenache than Syrah (92% to 8%), the 2018 The Green Room Grenache Syrah weighs in at a modest 11.4% alcohol. Herbal, stemmy notes accent delicate cherry and raspberry fruit in this silky-textured but youthfully tannic wine.
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.
Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, McLaren Vale is home to perhaps the most “classic” style of Australian Shiraz. Vinified on its own or in Rhône Blends, these hot-climate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon is also produced in a similar style.
Whites, often made from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc tend to be opulent and full of tropical, stone and citrus fruit.