Reviews & Ratings

2021 Carol Shelton Red Blends or Varietals "Coquille Rouge"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Coquille Rouge"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 22% Mourvedre, 22% Grenache, 22% Carignane, 22% Petite Sirah, 11% Alicante Bouschet & 1% Viognier

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Central Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 1,274

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)

Review date: April 23, 2025

Wine Review: This dark red colored kitchen sink blend from Carol Shelton opens with an inviting dark berry and cherry bouquet with hints of leather and musty earth. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, seamless, and polished. The flavor profile is black plum and stone dust blend with notes of black tea and dark cherry. We also detected hints of oak and clove. The finish is dry, and its well-managed moderate tannins stick around for a while. We would pair this red blend with thin sliced leg of lamb. Enjoy - Ken and Mark

Winemaker Notes: Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy, richly textured and layered, elegant and long.

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