As a critic
showcasing a faint herbal streak
- St Cosme 2021 Cotes du Rhone "Les Deux Albions" France ($28) 92 Parker - from one of the Rhone's finest producers
The wine concludes with refined tea-like tannins and a crushed rock and minerally finish
but Linne Calodo remains one of the reference point estates in Paso Robles
La Sirena 2022 Pirate TreasuRed, California 14 As a criticLa Sirena's Pirate Treasure Red is an absolutely gorgeous blend, perfectly composed by world renowned winemaker Heidi Barrett, whom Robert Parker has called, The First Lady of Wine. A rambunctious blend of seven varieties with full ripeness and big flavors from a stellar vintage. The aromatics show layers of fruit; berry, cherry, plum, black raspberry, and pomegranate with smoky, spicy, meaty tones as well, complimented by sweet caramel, vanilla,