This Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre blend never fails to delight.
It offers typical Southern Rhone value; it's a generous and thoughtful wine that combines the charm of the Old World and satisfying fruit of the New World.
The aromas here are sweet raspberry and cherry, mocha and vanilla, leather and garrigue underscored by peppery spices and lifted with notes of wildflowers. It is supple and thoroughly enjoyable - a perfect amalgamation of fruit and earthiness. Lovely depth and good length with roasted espresso, bittersweet cocoa and pepper on the finish. A 10-minute chill-down the fridge will benefit this wine and make it even more enjoyable.
©copyright 2013 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - June 17th, 2013

Finessed, supple, substantial.
This Southern Rhone blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre blend never fails to delight, and this vintage steps up.
Expect appealing wild purple berries, garrigue, tobacco and smoked spices, dark chocolate and espresso aromas. Great bones overall, balance and structure tick all the boxes. Supple purple berry flavours abound and it is substantial and complex, finessed and seamless.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 6th, 2017

Second Review: December 2020
Black raspberries and cherry, vanilla, licorice, baking spices and sweet mocha aromas float atop earth and garrigue notes. Supple with expressive fruit, spice and pipe tobacco flavours it has lovely concentration and balance. A consistently enjoyable red.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 23rd, 2020

Concentrated, supple, delicious.
This Southern Rhone blend of Syrah with Grenache is a consistently delicious red, vintage after vintage; it's freshness is due to fermentation and aging (8 months) in stainless steel vats.
The 2018 expresses black raspberry, cherry twizzler, vanilla, fennel, mocha and cola spice aromas. Sweet berry flavours mimic the nose along with spice and licorice. Great concentration, opulent yet fresh with a bit of texture on the finish.
Classic French Mediterranean cuisine, stuffed veg, aged cheeses, slow roasted meats and hearty tomato based sauces pair well.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 27th, 2020

Harmony, freshness, plush.
This Southern Rhone blend from the Ventoux appellation offers great value and modern expressions. Purple berries, violets, vanilla, cocoa, pipe tobacco and garrigue aromas lead to a plush palate of purple fruit. It has impressive intensity, harmony and balance for a wine in this price category. A wonderful everyday red.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 21st, 2020

Aromatic, slick, textured.
A mid-range Southern France Viognier, the Delas offers honey and grilled ginger, stone fruits, lemongrass and candlewax aromas. Fat but not flabby, slick and fresh it has spice, stone fruit and citrus flavours leading to a mineral textured finish with a spritz of lime. A straightforward white for oily fish, white meats, Moroccan dishes or mild coconut curries.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 26th, 2020