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Grande Mélange
Temecula · South Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Temecula · South Coast
- Appellation
- Temecula
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
ribs · roasted meats · aged cheddar cheese · mushrooms in sauce
Rated vintages
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201391 pts
There's a lot of desert-based flavors to explore and enjoy in this blend, starting with a prominent chaparral underbrush and campfire tone to the nose, followed by the tangy red-plum, smoke, salt and pepper notes. The sip is welcoming and broad, with bright strawberry fruit deco…
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201289 pts
Dried blackberries, tar and pressed purple flowers decorate the extracted nose on this top-end bottling from one of Temecula's shining star producers. Dark chocolate and olallieberries flavor the palate, which is framed by decent tannins and offers vanilla-cookie warmth on the f…