Troon Vineyard Cotes du Kubli Rouge

Cassoulet Night (My place, Portland OR) : This was a pop and pour that showed really well as it was red fruited at first with cherries, fresh red berries, roses, herbs, licorice. The nose becomes much more savory and dark with air showing violets, pepper, olive tapenade, and raspberries. The Medium/full bodied feel is well balanced and deft with medium acidity and silky, medium+ tannins. This is completely new to me and count me a fan. It could use a …

Retail $38. 72% Syrah, 28% Grenache. In recent years, Troon has made a concerted effort to make more wines with a sense of place--well-made wines that clearly reflect Southern Oregon, the Applegate Valley, and the Kubli Bench. While this wine certainly does that, there is also a decided nod to the Côtes-du-Rhône region of Southern France. The fruity nose leads to a more reserved palate that, while laden with fruit, is much more driven by the acidity, much as are …