Wine Advocate: 100 Points
A perfect wine any way you look at it the 2012 Grenache Rattrapante comes all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills and spent 33 months in 27% new French oak. My notes start - and end - with ?Wow.? Giving up tons of black raspberries peppery herbs licorice dried flowers and cured meats it?s a massively concentrated rich and layered Grenache that somehow manages to stay graceful lively and fresh on the palate. There are roughly 800 cases of this elixir and any Grenache lover should do their best to latch onto a bottle (or two). It?s also worth noting that this cuvee saw 26% whole clusters which is a small change from past vintages.
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2012 Grenache Rattrapante from Eleven Confessions is deep powerful and voluptuous with a striking interplay of fruit structure and overall intensity. Thus is another wine that is going to need time to fully come together. Hints of smoke licorice new leather cherry jam and pomegranate meld into the huge creamy finish. Dollops of Syrah and Petite Sirah round out the blend. The 2012 was done with about 26% whole clusters and aged for 33 months in French oak around 27% new. (Drink between 2016-2027)
v
Customers Viewing This Page Might Also Like These Items
