Wine: 2011 Onx Crux
Region: Paso Robles, California
Grape Varieties: Grenache (51%), Syrah (26%), Mourvedre (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%)
Grape Varieties: Grenache (51%), Syrah (26%), Mourvedre (16%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%)
Obtained from: Winery
Price: $45.00
Wino4Life Category: Weekend Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Appearance: Dark purple at the center/core with a water white rim.
Aroma: Just excellent. The type of wine you want to keep your nose around long after people have started to stare at you. Red fruit like cherries and raspberries, baking spices, a bit of dried leaves.
The Grade: I give this one an A+. Making me break my no more wine clubs rule is not an easy thing to do. There was no question here - all the wines I tasted at ONX were wonderful - some I like more than this one (is there such thing as an A++?). My biggest fear is that people will discover these wines, and they will get expensive and impossible to find. I am not sure about distribution of this wine - but I highly recommend finding out how you can give this winery a try.
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