2012 Venteux Vineyards Tache Le Verre

Estate: Venteux Vineyards
Region: Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Alison Canyon Vineyard

Tasting Note:July 25, 2016

Deep and dark ruby red. Nose is coated in dark berries, cinnamon, nutmeg and a savory undertone. Lots of heat on the palate with blueberries barely showing through. A little bit of baking spices too. Moderate tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. Long and lingering finish. Definitely needs some more time in the bottle before you pop this.

Tache Le Verre means 'Stains the Glass' in French and it fits this wine perfectly. Made of 100% Syrah from the Alison Canyon Vineyard. Aged for 24 months in new Radoux French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2023.

Rating:

89+ points.

Price Point:

$$ - Provided as a sample from the estate. Can be purchased for $40.00 from the estate.

California, Central Coast, Red Wine, Santa Barbara County, Syrah/Shiraz, United States of America, Venteux VineyardsGreg Ballington2012, Venteux Vineyards, Tache Le Verre, Syrah/Shiraz, Alison Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United States of America, $$, 89 Points, Red WineComment