2018 Neyers "Sage Canyon" California Rhône Blend
SKU #1460584
91 points
Wine Enthusiast
This full-bodied Carignan-based wine wraps potent fruit and dark-spice flavors in a firm texture, framed by bright acidity and moderate tannins. Its good structure and concentration will pair well with many rich proteins. (JG)
(7/2020)
91 points
Wine Spectator
Vibrant and distinctive, with snappy cranberry and cherry flavors that are laced with smoky anise and white pepper notes, picking up speed toward refined tannins. Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. (TF)
(7/2020)
K&L Notes
Winery notes: "Our 2018 Sage Canyon Red has a finished blend of 50% Carignan, 25% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah all from vines over 100 years of age. Each lot of wine was fermented naturally using native, wild yeast, and the grapes were all crushed by foot so as to not break the stems left in the fermenting must. The finished wine is bright and flavorful, with a fascinating combination of mineral and earthiness. The Carignan fruit is stylish, incorporating elements of wild cherry, plum and black fig, while the Grenache and Mourvèdre add exotic aromas of wild herbs and lavender."