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87
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
New vintage impresses again.
A dark, mid-weight blend of barrel-aged syrah and mourvèdre with fresh and lifted aromas of violet, fresh mint, pepper and blueberry. A bit lean and sinewy, but it avoids sourness or bitterness. Very spicy, cedary and peppery, with a dry finish. Budget cellaring wine. Best 2008 to 2011.
- Price:
- $12.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Syrah Mourvèdre
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Languedoc
- Cellar keeper
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