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February 3rd, 2012
Hospice du Rhone 22 Questions with Jeff
February 2nd, 2012 HdR 1:  First wine ever made? JC:  Elderberry wine from a kit. HdR 2:  Do you have a name for your press? If so what is it? JC: No name for the press. HdR 3: If you had to choose another region to craft wines in what would it be? JC:  Martinique HdR 4:...

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Tasting Notes Archive

2006 Broken Compass

Smoked wild game, herbs de Provence and hints of bitter Swiss chocolate.

92 points Wine Spectator
2006 California Cuvée Syrah

Aromas of garrigue, freshly turned earth, followed by black cherry.

91 points Wine Spectator
2006 Eaglepoint Ranch Vineyard Petite Syrah

Smoky, hot tar and fresh vanilla bean. A firm backbone of tannin adds to the seemingly never-ending finish.

90 points Wine Advocate

94 points Wine Spectator
2006 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

Cherry, licorice, roasted earth, a wisp of lavender.
2006 Preston Vineyard Marsanne

Aromatics of orange blossom, pear and peach.
2006 Stagecoach Vineyard Marsanne

Wet stone, spiced pineapple, opulent palate.  This is classic Marsanne, with flavors of orange blossom, apricots and peaches.

92 points Wine Spectator
2006 Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah 1.5L

A lush explosion of black fruit with a strong mineral backbone. 

90 points Wine Advocate

91 points Wine Spectator
2006 The First Date Rhône Blend

Loaded with peaches, apricots, honey, orange blossom and crushed rocks.
2006 Trials & Tribulations Late Harvest Marsanne

Orange zest, spice and honeysuckle. Delivering an ethereal drinking experience, Trials & Tribulations tangos effortlessly on the palate,

Extremely limited production of 10 cases.

 
2006 Vin De Pays Des Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier

The Blend: 50% Condrieu (25% De Poncins, 25% Le Grand Valons), 50% Seyssuel

90 points Wine Spectator