The grapes come from Ventura County, which lies between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles along the coast. This is cool-climate territory, and it shows in the rich acidity and delicate structure that accompany this delicious wine. It’s potent in blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a spicy finish.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
This is a pleasant, easy-drinking Grenache to enjoy now with a nice steak or lamb chop. It’s dry and silky, with the weight of Pinot Noir, and flavors of cherries, red currants, cola, sweet tobacco, leather and spices.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Tons of blackberry, black cherry and cassis flavors in this dry, tannic wine. It’s somewhat direct now, like fruit jam tarted up with citrusy acidity. Could age well, but it’s a close call to predict.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)