Andrew Murray Grenache Terra Bella Vineyard Paso Robles

Doesn't show its age (Stelvin closure); red and black fruits and chocolate notes; high alcohol; oak treatment apparent; structured and viscous; restrained acidity.

More concentrated and chocolatey than expected for new world Grenache. Dark baked berry fruit, velvety with a nice long pepper finish. A fine effort although i would be hard pressed to identify this as Grenache. Nevertheless, beautifully balanced and smooth juice.

Very nice Grenache. Concentrated flavors, including medium & dark fruit, chocolate, herbs, spice, and a whole lot more. Very sophisticated.

Wine Reviews: A Selection of Rhone-style Wines : SRP: $30. A dark, ripe nose of blackberry, black pepper, dark chocolate, oak, and sweet herbs. On the palate, the chocolate notes really come out – and the wine shows great depth and concentration, along with beautiful acidity that leads to a lingering finish.

2012 Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting: 151 Wines Rated (Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco, California) : Medium dark ruby color; tart red berry, baked berry nose; tart red berry, baked berry palate; medium-plus finish

Superb example of Grenache

Tasting room visit. Aromas of clove, vanilla and red berry. Cocoa and darker fruit predominate on the front palate, with juicy with smooth tannin and red fruit on the finish. Very nice.