Rogue Vine Cinsault Grand Itata

Interesting mix of Cinsault and pais produces a light wine similar in body to a Beaujolais by the pais and with a scent of pinotage, which I think comes from the Cinsault in the blend. The aroma does not kill me but it is an honest and interesting wine. In this style of wines, I prefer Valle d'Aosta and Valpolicella Classico. Cheers!

This wine gets extra points for originality and for being unusual. Already on the nose there is a strange melange of spices and Wood notes, quite unlike anything I’ve ever smelled before. The unusual notes hold up in the mouth, with pleasantly woodsy and berry flavors held in place by decent acidity. It is really lively in the mouth and perks up one’s senses. It would never be mistaken for a Cabernet or a Merlot or a Syrah or any …

An absorbing jumble of aromas of soy, roasted herbs, menthol with red cherry jam. There is an overriding balsamic botanical note (like the Rozendal vinegar) and a wisp of smoke. Quite a "natural" wine style. The entry is more farmyard note with a crunchy fresh acidity yet very juicy framed with gravelly tannins. The mid-palate shows cherry coulis with a sense of sweetness that runs to balsamic as the wine exits. A wine to enjoy in its youth rather than …