Reviews & Ratings

2004 Four Vines Red Blends or Varietals "Anarchy"

Winery: Four Vines

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Anarchy"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 40% Syrah, 31% Mourvedre & 29% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Central Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 900

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: February 11, 2007

Wine Review: Winemaker Christian Tietje calls this wine an unconventional Rhone Blend. Its make up is 40% Syrah, 31% Mourvedre & 29% Zinfandel. By adding Zinfandel to these other varietials from the Rhône might be even considered "heresy" in the Rhône Valley. But that’s another Four Vines wine and story all together. This wine is full bodied, well balanced, and very rich. The finish is delightful, dry, and extended. My kind of wine, I hope you enjoy it. I did. – Ken

Winemaker Notes: "Never Mind the Bollocks", it's time to wake up the inner punk rocker you let die in the 80's and rail against the machine once more! I give you ANARCHY... I wanted to think outside the box and create an unconventional Rhone Blend. Grenache! We don't need no stinking Grenache, we have Old Vine Zinfandel instead. The blend is based on Syrah for that velvet mouthfeel and rich fruit, Old Vine Zin for spice and that brambly backbone, and Mourvedre provides some anise and makes the whole blend resonate. If you like the Rhone this wine will blow you away. So sit up straight, stop mumbling, and drink your red wine.

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