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Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2012 Linne Calodo "Perfectionist" Paso Robles Rhône Blend (94RP, 92VN). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2012 Perfectionist is mostly Syrah, yet incorporates 12% Grenache and 11% Mourvedre. Fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged mostly in concrete (one puncheon was used), it has complex, savory aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, bouquet garni, crushed rock and smoked herbs all emerging from the glass. While savory and rich, it shows that whole cluster doesn't mean rustic, and this beauty is full-bodied, seamless and incredibly polished on the palate, with no hard edges and high-quality tannin. It's another superb blend from Matt that will have a decade or so of evolution. I had a fantastic tasting with owner/winemaker Matt Trevisan, and to my palate, this estate is at the top of their game. The wines have incredible purity across the board, and while they pack serious flavor and depth, they never seem heavy, over-the-top or cumbersome in th
This lot contains the following items:
2012 Linne Calodo "Perfectionist" Paso Robles Rhône Blend (qty: 4)
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2012 Linne Calodo "Perfectionist" Paso Robles Rhône Blend (750 ml)Quantity: 4Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a Los Angeles based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.Condition: ExcellentTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94
The 2012 Perfectionist is mostly Syrah, yet incorporates 12% Grenache and 11% Mourvedre. Fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged mostly in concrete (one puncheon was used), it has complex, savory aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, bouquet garni, crushed rock and smoked herbs all emerging from the glass. While savory and rich, it shows that whole cluster doesn't mean rustic, and this beauty is full-bodied, seamless and incredibly polished on the palate, with no hard edges and high-quality tannin. It's another superb blend from Matt that will have a decade or so of evolution.
I had a fantastic tasting with owner/winemaker Matt Trevisan, and to my palate, this estate is at the top of their game. The wines have incredible purity across the board, and while they pack serious flavor and depth, they never seem heavy, over-the-top or cumbersome in the least. You can't go wrong with any of these. (JD)
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Vinous
92
The 2012 Perfectionist, a Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre blend done entirely in concrete, is striking. Red and black cherries, savory herbs, mint and crushed flowers lift out of the glass in a perfumed, aromatic wine. The darker tonalities of fruit are very much those of Syrah and Mourvèdre, while Grenache and the inclusion of 100% stems adds floral overtones. (AG)
Ratings: RP: 94 VN: 92
