Brett Vanderbrook
Supposedly a near 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, this pours a deep, inky purple color (maybe some Mega purple?) Nose is red fruit and dried hibiscus with a touch of spicy black pepper. No smoky/meaty notes you might expect from Syrah. Lush and supple, but balanced by fine tannins and a peppery bite. Really lovely wine that opened up a lot.
Supposedly a near 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, this pours a deep, inky purple color (maybe some Mega purple?) Nose is red fruit and dried hibiscus with a touch of spicy black pepper. No smoky/meaty notes you might expect from Syrah. Lush and supple, but balanced by fine tannins and a peppery bite. Really lovely wine that opened up a lot.
8.8Sharon Su
Smooth, Syrah, slightly jammy, currant, plum, slight sweet finish. 2017. $19.99. Very easy to drink. Can drink straight up and/or decanting for an hour or so. Would drink in 1-2 days after opening. Should age well.
Smooth, Syrah, slightly jammy, currant, plum, slight sweet finish. 2017. $19.99. Very easy to drink. Can drink straight up and/or decanting for an hour or so. Would drink in 1-2 days after opening. Should age well.
9.0Rich Crozier
It’s not bad but I bet in a blind tasting it would not not get the 9.0 that many are giving it. Most drinkers see the Chave name and are mistakenly led to believe that it has to be a good wine just because of the name. Next time serve to people in a paper bag and you’ll get a different rating.
It’s not bad but I bet in a blind tasting it would not not get the 9.0 that many are giving it. Most drinkers see the Chave name and are mistakenly led to believe that it has to be a good wine just because of the name. Next time serve to people in a paper bag and you’ll get a different rating.
8.7Andrew Schirmer
Dark and chewy in texture, tannic, medium finish. Well-integrated and not hot. Nice work.
Dark and chewy in texture, tannic, medium finish. Well-integrated and not hot. Nice work.
9.0Adam Beasley
Old school CDR that will show better in a couple of years. Barnyard, sour cherry, great structure.
Old school CDR that will show better in a couple of years. Barnyard, sour cherry, great structure.
9.1Flora D
Medium body, slight bit of dark fruit, very good balance of acidity and tannin. Tony really liked this one at the 1/11/20 tasting at Western Reserve Wines
Medium body, slight bit of dark fruit, very good balance of acidity and tannin. Tony really liked this one at the 1/11/20 tasting at Western Reserve Wines
8.5Frank Lin
Pleasant but didn’t stand out much. Lite and muted. Nothing particularly stood out. Drank it the next day and it was riper, but still not much flavor. Tannic aftertaste. $17.95 wasn’t really worth it. Not sure I’d get it again.
Pleasant but didn’t stand out much. Lite and muted. Nothing particularly stood out. Drank it the next day and it was riper, but still not much flavor. Tannic aftertaste. $17.95 wasn’t really worth it. Not sure I’d get it again.
8.4Michael Greene
Amazing qpr. Dark berries, pepper, and a touch of funk.
Amazing qpr. Dark berries, pepper, and a touch of funk.
9.0Jason Brater
Round dark fruits with a dash of white pepper and some nice tannin
Round dark fruits with a dash of white pepper and some nice tannin
9.0MJ
Smooth, bright
Smooth, bright
8.5Location
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