Rare new release from Paso Robles cult winery Linne Calodo. Limited.94 Points Robert Parker: "A sensational expression of California Grenache, Matt's 2013 Sticks and Stones gives up tons of sweet cherries, raspberries, crushed, flowers and spice characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant profile. Made from 70% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault and 8% Syrah, it shines for its overall balance, purity of fruit and light, ethereal mouthfeel that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's already drinking great so don't be afraid to crack open a bottle. It should still be going strong in 2022. Drink: 2015-2022."
Nathaniel DiMaggio
Started off a little hot but blew off into something very enjoyable. Bright fruit.
Started off a little hot but blew off into something very enjoyable. Bright fruit.
8.7Phil Gurin
Delicious
Delicious
9.0Scott Soren
Great mouth feel. Berries with smooth tannins.
Great mouth feel. Berries with smooth tannins.
9.3Ben Harris
I was pretty wowed by this. Tasting pretty balanced with plenty of flavor.
I was pretty wowed by this. Tasting pretty balanced with plenty of flavor.
9.1Lee White
I rushed it. Not quite ready. Wound up tight but still fantastic.
I rushed it. Not quite ready. Wound up tight but still fantastic.
9.2Chirayu Patel
GSM put forward by its winemaker's ability
GSM put forward by its winemaker's ability
8.8Colleen Crosby
Jon's rating - great with spicy chimichurri . Drinks well young, just couldn't wait any longer to open. Glad I did
Jon's rating - great with spicy chimichurri . Drinks well young, just couldn't wait any longer to open. Glad I did
9.6Kat Gaffney
Earthy, big and bold
Earthy, big and bold
9.0Graham
Hard to rate after so many bottles.
Hard to rate after so many bottles.
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