Reviews & Ratings

2007 Reininger Red Blends or Varietals "Helix Stone Tree SoRho"

Winery: Reininger

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Helix Stone Tree SoRho"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 34% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre, & 32% Cinsault

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $32

Cases produced: 178

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: January 11, 2012

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored red blend opens with a mild Dr. Pepper bouquet with mild red raspberry and a touch of gentle oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and juicy. The flavor profile is a mild oak infused red currant with hints of black raspberry and a dash of black pepper. The finish is dry and subtle. This wine is food friendly and would pair perfectly with baked lasagna. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Spicy and wild, this wine will have you howling at the harvest moon in no time. Your primitive hunter instincts will be tickled awake by the whiff of crushed stones, red berries, roses, and something deliciously gamey. Rich, round and smooth with fine tannins and bright acid, the taste of pomegranate might be enough to tame the beast, but the kick of massive spice, very dark chocolate, and fine expresso flavors packs a bigger punch than Beowulf.

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