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Department 66 Others Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Red Blend 2015
OTHERS is the new release from Dave Phinney's new winery and vineyards in Maury, France. Others is a literal and figurative reference utilizing fruit beyond the D66 blend. Chosen for their unique signature, these vineyards are stylistically meant to be drunk earlier, thus resulting in a powerful yet approachable wine. As is the case with D66, small yields are the norm because of extremely rocky hillside sites with scarce water reserves. This dynamic creates small berried fruit with intense color and concentration. Situated in the foothills of the Pyrénées-Orientales, Others is made at the Department 66 winery. The wine has a ruby, purple opaque hue with aromas of licorice, spring flowers, campfire, toast and sweet vanilla. On the palette there are abundant flavors of blackberry, wild berry, pepper and spice. Intense and concentrated with a persistent finish, the wine is ready to drink now and enjoy over the next 5 years. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan
Ratings on Delectable
Randy Fuller 
This deep, dark Grenache blend shows a bit of savory funk on the nose, with black olives, meat and tobacco coming through. The palate has cherry and dark berry flavors, along with chalky, earthy notes. The mouthfeel is full andcrefreshing, with enough tannic structure to handle a steak, or any other meat dish. The finish lingers awhile, which is a pleasure.
This deep, dark Grenache blend shows a bit of savory funk on the nose, with black olives, meat and tobacco coming through. The palate has cherry and dark berry flavors, along with chalky, earthy notes. The mouthfeel is full andcrefreshing, with enough tannic structure to handle a steak, or any other meat dish. The finish lingers awhile, which is a pleasure.
9.5Frank Lin
Definitely has the nose of a higher quality wine. But a bit sharp in the aromas. And a little paint smell. Fruity, hot. Sweet with a little bitter finish. Very powerful and smacks you. A little of oxidation on the night. More noticeable on the 2nd and obvious on the third. It was too sweet to go with the goulash. Should have stuck to the recommendation and had lamb or fatty, salty red meats. Next time I would decant for 2+ hrs. Would try again.
Definitely has the nose of a higher quality wine. But a bit sharp in the aromas. And a little paint smell. Fruity, hot. Sweet with a little bitter finish. Very powerful and smacks you. A little of oxidation on the night. More noticeable on the 2nd and obvious on the third. It was too sweet to go with the goulash. Should have stuck to the recommendation and had lamb or fatty, salty red meats. Next time I would decant for 2+ hrs. Would try again.
8.7
Neil Blaze
This was a French grenache made for the American palate. The 15.2% ABV was obvious right off the bat. On the nose, alcohol. And some spice, dark fruit, and cocoa. On the palate, the same. In short, I didn't care for it. The alcohol overpowered the fruit, which itself seemed too jammy and ripe. Flabby. 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and the rest a blend of Carignane and Mourvèdre. 7/13/22.
This was a French grenache made for the American palate. The 15.2% ABV was obvious right off the bat. On the nose, alcohol. And some spice, dark fruit, and cocoa. On the palate, the same. In short, I didn't care for it. The alcohol overpowered the fruit, which itself seemed too jammy and ripe. Flabby. 75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and the rest a blend of Carignane and Mourvèdre. 7/13/22.
7.0Wissam Nasr
Love it! Great Grenache
Love it! Great Grenache
9.0
Adam Beasley
As expected, this just wasn’t my thing. Overcooked, raisiny, flabby, and HOT at 15%+ abv. Despite that, I can see where some folks would love this high octane Phinney style, and more power to them.
As expected, this just wasn’t my thing. Overcooked, raisiny, flabby, and HOT at 15%+ abv. Despite that, I can see where some folks would love this high octane Phinney style, and more power to them.
8.3
Brian Hearty
2015. Big dark fruit, big alcohol, nice level of acidity and tannin. Great pairing with a hearty beef and mushroom stew with black olive sourdough.
2015. Big dark fruit, big alcohol, nice level of acidity and tannin. Great pairing with a hearty beef and mushroom stew with black olive sourdough.
9.1
Erik Rini
Another great selection from Department 66 producer
Another great selection from Department 66 producer
9.2
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