Southern Blend: 94 points!
Rarely has a first effort from a new winery made such a strong impression as this Côtes-du-Rhône-ish effort from Rôtie Cellars.
Rôtie Cellars 2007 Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre (Horse Heaven Hills); $35. Rarely has a first effort from a new winery made such a strong impression as this Côtes-du-Rhône-ish effort from Rôtie Cellars. It’s classy stuff, silky, smooth, layered and beautifully integrated throughout, with a full, fleshy middle and seamless entry into finishing tannins that are polished and ripe.