Most Recent Tasting Note:

91 points.

The aroma is very impressive and shows both grape varieties distinctly. The first thing I notice is the Mourvedre character, with a delicate floral, almost anise seed aroma, tied in with a deeper chocolaty, coffee and hazelnut tone. Then I pick up on more of the Syrah, with sort of smoky, black stone, and charred berry bush aromas. A good spin in the glass reveals another aspect that really shows the two grapes coming together to create raspberry truffles, soy sauce, and a faint grilled steak aroma. I was really impressed by the aroma on this wine, it was just so expressive and interesting that I probably sat there sniffing it for five to ten minutes before I ever even took my first sip.

When I did finally get around to tasting the wine, there were flavors of sweet ripe raspberries, coffee, cashews, and a very soft floral edge. The mid palate offered ripe plum and cherry, a little bit of tamarind and some port-like aromas. The finish was long and developed slowly from raspberry crème to cigar wrapper to very subtle cashew brittle. The acidity was ripe and showed just enough to give the fruit a sense of depth. This wine also shows a very nice balance of fruit and supple tannins. There is just a touch of alcohol that shows up throughout that gives it a little extra heat, but overall Roc Michel is smooth, lush, and almost creamy with engaging complexity and great intensity.

Source: What's Worth Drinking: Post#2: Mosby Roc Michel (http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/04/20/ )

Most Recent Tasting Note:

Perhaps summer Syrah. Pepper notes -but welcomed jamminess/vegetal character from the Grenache. A tasty Phelps wine- would definitely buy again.

Most Recent Tasting Note:

Strong notes of Greatfruit & citrus. Light scent of toasted oak.

Medium body, like 2% milk. Tart on the palette. A short finish however but very enjoyable.