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Score 93/100 · Drink 2019-2025, Josh Raynolds, Sep 2015

Brilliant ruby. Sexy, high-pitched red berry and floral pastille scents are complicated by suggestions of Asian spices and smoky minerals. Shows a Pinot-like lightness of touch, offering sharply focused raspberry and cherry flavors that deepen and sweeten with air. Smooth tannins add gentle grip to this distinctly suave and seamless blend.

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Josh Raynolds

94
94/100

Eric Guido, Vinous

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94 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Drink 2015-2022, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2015

A sensational expression of California Grenache, Matt's 2013 Sticks and Stones gives up tons of sweet cherries, raspberries, crushed, flowers and spice characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant profile. Made from 70% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault and 8% Syrah, it shines for its overall balance, purity of fruit and light, ethereal mouthfeel that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's already drinking great so don't be afraid to crack open a bottle. It should still be going strong in 2022.

94 points
Eric Guido, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2025-2030, Eric Guido, Vinous

The 2013 Sticks and Stones has matured beautifully, showing a more savory and darkly alluring profile that mixes dusty blackcurrant with grilled herbs and ashen stones. The nose is wonderfully fresh and lifted, offering dark red berry fruit, sage and violet. A pleasantly bitter twang lingers on the finish, with a hint of fine tannin and outstanding length.

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Linne Calodo Cellars
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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