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Grande Mélange

Leoness

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

  • 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…

  • 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…