2014 Big Basin Homestead
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Note di degustazione
35% Mourvèdre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignan, 16% Syrah and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, from a selection of vineyards across the Chalone and Mt Harlan AVAs. All parcels fermented as whole bunches according to cultivar in small fermenters. Aged for 11 months in old oak. Not quite clear pillarbox red. Rather simple, frank, fruity appeal – with fruit rather than earth or funk the dominant character. Despite its age, it doesn't really seem to have evolved much. Pleasant rather than as interesting as perhaps it should be at this price. (JR)
Punteggi della critica
Punteggio medio
Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The juicy, red fruited, spicy, meaty and leather-scented 2014 Homestead (35% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache, 19% Carignan and the rest Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) is medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, balanced and loaded with character. It's beautiful already, but has the density and balance to evolve through 2024.
The 2014 Homestead, Big Basin's Mourvèdre-based blend, is one of the more understated wines in the range. Bright red cherry and plum fruit, along with scents of white flowers and mint give the wine its delicate, mid-weight personality. This is an especially perfumed, bright red that brings together Mourvèdre along with dollops of Grenache, Carignane, Syrah and Cabernet that round out the blend.