2017 Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert, USA, California, Wine Review

This is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache. The name comes from the period of non-compete after Orin Swift sold the Prisoner Wine label before he could create his own wines. The wines are, in fact, very similar. That is to say, they are big, bold and fruity wines that people will mostly love or not. For me, they are delicious and serve an important reason to drink wines. Purple in color. The nose is nice with black cherries, black raspberries, blueberries, slight baking spices and slight chocolate. Full bodied. Moderate tannins. The palate has the same black fruits and drinks easily. This is great on its own and will work just find with burgers or chicken off the grill. Drink over the next ten years.

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Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$45.00USD

2018 Sine Qua Non Grenache Profuga, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A+

Current Price:

$230.00USD

SQN's Grenache are some of the most unique expressions of the varietal anywhere. They are big and fruit forward, but they have depth and energy as well. And, they can age better than most.

2010 Saxum Broken Stones, USA, California, Paso Robles,

Vintage:

2010

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A+

Current Price:

$150.00USD

This is a blend of 63% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, and 3% Petite Sirah from Paso Robles. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is powerful with black raspberries, black pepper, grilled meats, black cherries, gravel and char. Full bodied. Lush texture. great energy and balance. On the palate, this is flat out delicious. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries, black pepper and char. Long finish. Still a big wine but it has calmed down since its youth. It should drink well for another twenty years. Great on its own, this will work well with bigger food off

2018 Keplinger Vermillion, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is a blend of mostly Rhone grapes (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvede, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah) with 31% from Sonoma and 69% from the Sierra Foothills.

2013 Next of Kyn Syrah No~7 Cumulus Vineyard, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage:

2013

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Grade:

A+

Current Price:

$315.00USD

From the producers of Sine Qua Non, this is the 7th edition of this wine. The label says 15.8% but there is no hint of heat. This vintage is a blend of 45% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre, 4.5% Touriga Nacional and 1.5% Roussanne. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, red licorice, black pepper, baking spices with a bit of leather/earth. On the palate, this is rich. Almost seamless. It took quite a while to really open up suggesting that this wine still needs about five years depending on your tastes. Delicious with flavors of black raspberries an

2012 Saxum Broken Stones, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

Vintage:

2012

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A+

Saxum is one of my favorite wineries so no surprise, but this is outstanding. It has really opened up since last tried reinforcing my belief that despite what some say, these big reds are best after ten years in a good cellar. This is made from 79% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah and the rest Grenache, Mourvedre and Roussanne grapes. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, white pepper, roasted meats and slight violets. On the palate, the texture is wonderful. Velvety with excellent acidity. Complex and layered, this unwinds in the glass. And, it is delicious with black raspber

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