93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Grenache Hickinbotham Vineyard adds a mineral note along with wood smoke, black raspberry and licorice flavors, as well as additional structure. Smooth-textured and sleek, it will evolve for 5-7 years and provide pleasure through 2025." (10/07) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Lithe and supple, this is a soft-textured wine that lets its ripe cherry, wet earth and plum flavors peek out at first, then emerge strongly as the finish persists. Balanced for cellaring. Best after 2008." (10/07) 92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright purple. Pungent raspberry and boysenberry aromas are joined by musky underbrush and dried flowers. Sappy red fruit flavors are brightened by racy acidity, conveying a sense of elegance and precision. Finishes with impressive clarity and cling and silky tannins. Dare I say "elegant"?" (Sept/Oct 2007) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Ripe black cherry and cedary aromas can't hide the touch of alcohol that seems to emanate from the glass. But the wine is balanced on the palate, not showing any excessive warmth, framing its black cherry and chocolate flavors with bright acidity. The crisp acids on the finish accentuate the tannins, making this an uncommonly structured Grenache."
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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