Rating 88
Style Red
Blend , Grenache, Mourvèdre, Zinfandel
Vintage 2014
Appellation
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.8%
Price $50.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed By
Reviewed 2018-12-21

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Feeling Natural, Long-Term Aging

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre , Syrah / Shiraz

Bonterra Biodynamic, Single Vineyard ‘The Butler’ blend 2014 Review

The Butler is from Bonterra's Biodynamic line, Demeter certified and everything. The blend is a fun representation of red grapes that have come to define the alternative to cab-life with Rhone ranger vibes and a little bit of Zin for good measure. Even though the alcohol is way too high, this wine still has some awesome to it, with licorice and dark cherries aromas among hints of plum with anise and some floral notes. This wine can age for a while, which should maybe calm down the alcohol a bit. One can hope!

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Bonterra Biodynamic, Single Vineyard ‘The Butler’ blend 2014
The Butler is from Bonterra's Biodynamic line, Demeter certified and everything. The blend is a fun representation of red grapes that have come to define the alternative to cab-life with Rhone ranger vibes and a little bit of Zin for good measure. Even though the alcohol is way too high, this wine still has some awesome to it, with licorice and dark cherries aromas among hints of plum with anise and some floral notes. This wine can age for a while, which should maybe calm down the alcohol a bit. One can hope!

Reviewed On: 12-21-2018
88
POINTS
Bonterra Biodynamic, Single Vineyard ‘The Butler’ blend 2014
The Butler is from Bonterra's Biodynamic line, Demeter certified and everything. The blend is a fun representation of red grapes that have come to define the alternative to cab-life with Rhone ranger vibes and a little bit of Zin for good measure. Even though the alcohol is way too high, this wine still has some awesome to it, with licorice and dark cherries aromas among hints of plum with anise and some floral notes. This wine can age for a while, which should maybe calm down the alcohol a bit. One can hope!

Reviewed On: 12-21-2018