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ONX Crux Red (Templeton Gap District)

ONX

Templeton Gap District · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Country
United States
Region
Templeton Gap District · Central Coast
Appellation
Templeton Gap District
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · charcutaria · ensopados de carne · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201592 pts

    Deep and lavish aromas of baked black currant, caramel, condensed violets and fudge get a licorice lift on the nose of this blend of 41% Syrah, 41% Grenache and 18% Mourvèdre. It's fairly nimble on the palate given the bombastic nose, with balanced flavors of blackberry, vanilla…

  • 201492 pts

    Dark purple fruit is upstaged by the strong umami character on the nose of this blend of 41% Syrah, 32% Mourvèdre and 27% Grenache, reminiscent of soy, shiitake mushroom and beef jerky. There is a rustic and gamy quality to the dark berry-laced palate, with meat, leather and spi…