Winemaker Notes
77% Grenache and 23% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Bright, very rich fruit but it remains fresh. Full body, velvety tannins. Loads of fruit. Tangy. Shows the limestone brightness here. Excitingly intense fruit and freshness. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
Plum and olallieberry fruits hit the nose quickly on this blend of 77% Grenache and 23% Syrah, followed by aromas of wet sagebrush, peppercorn, delicate potpourri and a hint of tar. Once sipped, boysenberry and black-plum flavors pick up cola, oregano and marjoram complexity.
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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