2023 Domaine Tempier Bandol Lulu & Lucien, France, Wine Review
2002 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
2001 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review
2018 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
2022 Clos Fantine Faugères Cuvée Courtiol, France, Languedoc, Wine Review
2016 Chimère Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone, Wine Review
2019 La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France, Wine Review
This is 80% Mourvedre with the rest made up of Syrah and grenache. Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has plums, some black cherries, spices, and anise. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. Good balance. On the palate, t plums with spices and some black cherries. This is drinking quite nicely on its own but would be better with food. This would work well with beef stew. Drink over the next ten years.
2018 Ridge Mataro Gonsalves, USA, California, Contra Costa County, Wine Review
Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with raspberries, plums and spice. Medium bodied. Good balance. On the palate, this drinks easy. Some depth. Flavors of black raspberries and plums. Better with food. It went well with roasted veggies. Drink over the next five to seven years.
2017 Andremily Mourvèdre, USA, California, Wine Review
Another great wine from Andremily. This is 88% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah and 3 Viognier. Inky purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright. The nose has black raspberries, plums, blueberries, dark chocolate and roasted meats. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Great energy. On the palate, this is lush and delicious. Flavors of plums, black raspberries, slight blueberries with pepper and char. Some chocolate on the finish. This is delicious on its own. It will need big food flavors to match. Smoked brisket would work. It should drink well for another ten to fifteen years.










