Rotie Southern Blend 2012 (750ML)

92 WE / 92 IWC

A blend of Grenache (65%), Mourv¬dre (25%) and Syrah, this suggests peppery spices, stewed raspberries, game and high-toned spices. The palate is the star, full bodied, textured and richly flavored. An orange peel accent leads to a warm finish. March, 2015. -Wine Enthusiast

Medium red. Very ripe aromas and flavors of raspberry liqueur, red cherry and game accented by crushed wild herbs. Suave and seamless, offering a sweeter, more southern impression to the mid-palate. A very successful blend with a lot of personality. Really echoes on the sweet, long, ripely tannic, somewhat warm finish, which will require a year of aging to round into form. -International Wine Cellar

Red raspberry, currant, and spice dominate the nose. On the palate fresh, red fruits integrate seamlessly with savory game meats, creating a rounded mouth feel. The long finish possesses refined tannins with notes of star anise. -Winemaker Notes