New release of a California classic from the iconoclastic Sean Thackrey. The Pleiades might be the only super allocated, cult California wine for under $25, and it always sells out quickly. 92 points Wine Enthusiast "Editors' Choice": "How many ways can you say delicious? It’s impossible to exaggerate how appealing this light-hearted wine is. It’s vibrant with candied raspberries, pomegranates, orange zest, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon spice flavors, yet finishes dry and clean. The blend includes Sangiovese, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre." If you try to find the exact varietals in this always-fantastic red blend, you might find yourself gazing up at the heavens for an answer, since you won't get one from the winemaker. From "One of California's most iconic and mystical winemakers," says Robert Parker, "Sean Thackrey has logged in 20 or more vintages of consistently stunning wines that perhaps say it all with the simple quote on his label: -Sean A. Thackrey, Vintner, Bolinas, California.
Henrik Poulsen
Bottled 11/2016.
Bottled 11/2016.
9.2David Shaw
Purple.red in color, but lightly pigmented. Spanish or Italian red profile in nose, barrel smoke , cherry, cassis, hint of mint. Mint cherry and cassis in mouth.
Purple.red in color, but lightly pigmented. Spanish or Italian red profile in nose, barrel smoke , cherry, cassis, hint of mint. Mint cherry and cassis in mouth.
9.0George Cole
Rose, black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, all super ripe; black pepper, game, tar, stones, smoke. Makes me imagine Enkidu after Gilgamesh "civilized" him.
Rose, black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, all super ripe; black pepper, game, tar, stones, smoke. Makes me imagine Enkidu after Gilgamesh "civilized" him.
8.9Bryan Flewelling
Lots of red fruit with a touch of orange marmalade stuck in for good measure. Very easy to drink.
Lots of red fruit with a touch of orange marmalade stuck in for good measure. Very easy to drink.
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.