Cline makes some of the best values in wine. This is certainly one of them. Pale salmon pink in color. The nose has nice watermelons and a bit of cranberries. Light bodied. Silky texture. Good acidity. The palate is more strawberries with cranberries. Moderate finish. This is refreshing. it will go well with lighter foods and drinks fine on its own. It should be consumed in the next year.
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.
I love the Andremily Syrah, but this was my first time trying the Mourvedre. It was sensational. It does contain 14% Syrah. Inky purple in color. The nose is great with grilled meats and slightly gamey meats (a good thing) along with black pepper, lavender and spice. On the palate, this has a lush wonderful texture. Plenty of acidity behind the fruit. Very primary today. Consumed over a few days, there really wasn't much difference. Lots of black raspberry fruit with some black cherries and an underlying earthiness. This will certainly take at least five and closer to ten years to
Andremily makes some of the best Rhone varietal wines anywhere. This on is 92% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and 3% Viognier. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with plums, black cherries, coffee, spice and anise. Full bodied. Medium to firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries, plums and anise. Some coffee/chocolate add to the finish. Drinking well now if still a bit young. This should drink well for another ten to fifteen years (and probably more). Great on its own, this would go very well with a cassoulet.
