“2008 Misc. Stuff is our first attempt at playing around with Carignan blend. We went for of a Spanish flair with this one coming up with a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Tempranillo. I love this wine; think Priorat meets Cornas, as it shows the expression of the fruit at its best.
Each of the components of this wine was aged in large formats (350 to 500 liter barrels), with only 10% new oak involved. Our goal was to have slow maturation and focus on the fruit and vineyards that were blended together. This wine is a mixture of vineyard sites that are cool and warm climate. With so many interesting components, the name Misc. Stuff, just seemed to fit. This wine is exotic, decadent and truly rustic in its nature.” - Jeff Cohn
Tasting Notes
Bright black cherry sets the tone both in aromatics and flavor; each going in different directions as it commingles with subtle roasted earth components and smoked meats. Add wild herbs, black and red peppercorns and finish it off with crème bruleé.
| Varietals: | 44% Carignan, 25% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 7% Tempranillo |
| Appellation: | California |
| Alcohol: | 15.3% |
| Production: | 264 cases |
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points
Another innovative blend (44% Carignan, 25% Grenache, 24% Syrah and 7% Tempranillo), the precocious 2008 Miscellaneous Stuff exhibits a dense plum/purple color in addition to a sweet bouquet of blackberry, black currant, cherry, licorice, charcoal and subtle smoke aromas. Round, generous, corpulent and lusty with a heady finish, this is hedonism at its best. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
Another innovative blend (44% Carignan, 25% Grenache, 24% Syrah and 7% Tempranillo), the precocious 2008 Miscellaneous Stuff exhibits a dense plum/purple color in addition to a sweet bouquet of blackberry, black currant, cherry, licorice, charcoal and subtle smoke aromas. Round, generous, corpulent and lusty with a heady finish, this is hedonism at its best. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.
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