Core Winery
Core Winery Elevation Sensation Alta Mesa Vineyard
Rhône-style Red Blend · Santa Barbara County, US
From public reviewers
2reviews
90median pts
$35median price
A bit lighter in color than many of Dave Corey's other inky bombs, this offers sweet cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, with pipe tobacco emerging into the palate as well. It veers toward cognac, brandy and espresso liqueur once sipped. All ripeness, spice and barrel-age. || This is a barrel-aged, punch-in-the-face blend of 62% Grenache and 38% Mourvèdre from Santa Maria-based winemaker Dave Corey, who sources most of his fruit from the Cuyama Valley. Its cherry syrup nose dives into a thick, juicy palate, he…
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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