Morgan 'Cotes du Crow's' Red Blend (2019)

Cotes du Crow’s is a unique blend of the two noble, predominant red varietals of France’s southern Rhone Valley: grenache and syrah. Small amounts of tempranillo and cinsault are included – the earthy spice of tempranillo and soft bouquet of cinsault are beautiful complements to the grenache and syrah.

This Rhone-style blend has a rich ruby color, highlighted by purple edges. Raspberry jam and sweet herbs jump out of the glass. The wine is medium-full bodied with soft tannins, offering flavors of strawberry hard candy and fresh plum. Its weight and balance make it a perfect pairing for anything off the grill.

Testing Notes

91 Wine Enthusiast
This always satisfying blend of 62% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 5% Tempranillo and 4% Cinsault begins with aromas of dark-cherry compote, root beer and star anise, proving rather complex while still fresh. Roasted cherry and hickory-smoke flavors give a warm angle to the sip, where savory charcuterie and fig flavors also arise.

91 International Wine Report
A lovely Rhone-style blend that is a combination of 62% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 5% Tempranillo and 2% Cinsault that is aged for 10 months in 7% new French oak barrels with the rest neutral. Black raspberry, blue plum, ground white pepper, and a touch of smokey meat create a wine with medium body, medium tannins and a warm, solid finish. Enjoy this wine now or over the next 4-5 years.