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2009 S.P. Drummer - Rumpus Red Sonoma Coast
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Varietal: Red Blend | Location: United States - California - Sonoma |
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Discovered for us by veteran CW wine consultant Pepi Almodovar, the only problem we've ever had with S.P. Drummer's Rumpus Red over the years has been keeping it in stock. It seems as though everyone who buys one bottle comes back for a case, and everybody who buys a case comes back for two more. The reason? This innovative blend of Syrah (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) is sheer, unadulterated fun and we don't mean that in the cheap & cheerful, cute critter on the label sense of the term "fun wine." Rather, this is a seriously sophisticated wine that just happens to be an absolute delight to drink. The exuberance comes from the direct to the palate, vivid expression of spicy Syrah fruit, which is lush, mouthfilling, and full-bodied, yet at the same time complex, well-defined and harmoniously well-structured. Winemaker and native-Virginian Scott Peterson, a disciple of the legendary Andr? Tchelistcheff, and later the successor to Paul Hobbs as consulting winemaker at Argentina's flagship producer Catena Zapata, is a totally hands-on winemaker. His philosophy is that only extreme attention to detail in the vineyard, coupled with timely, but minimal intervention in the cellar, can create wines that are truly special. Rumpus Red is very much Scott's personal project, produced from select Sonoma County vineyards of Scott's own choosing. As good as previous vintages have been, the 2009 is without doubt the finest and most delectable yet! |
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Regular price $19.99 |
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| SALE! $16.99 |
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