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    90 Points
    Io 2006 Grenache (Santa Maria Valley)

    From a producer with a proven track record for Rhône wines comes this powerful, dramatically structured 100% Grenache. Shows the variety's lush cherry flavors, with complex layers of grilled meat, dark chocolate, black licorice, violets and peppery spice. A bit hard and closed in tannins, it should be given a good decanting.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    90 Points
    Io 2006 Grenache (Santa Maria Valley)

    From a producer with a proven track record for Rhône wines comes this powerful, dramatically structured 100% Grenache. Shows the variety's lush cherry flavors, with complex layers of grilled meat, dark chocolate, black licorice, violets and peppery spice. A bit hard and closed in tannins, it should be given a good decanting.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    90 Points
    Io 2006 Grenache (Santa Maria Valley)

    From a producer with a proven track record for Rhône wines comes this powerful, dramatically structured 100% Grenache. Shows the variety's lush cherry flavors, with complex layers of grilled meat, dark chocolate, black licorice, violets and peppery spice. A bit hard and closed in tannins, it should be given a good decanting.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2008
  • Wine enthusiast logo
    90 Points
    Io 2006 Grenache (Santa Maria Valley)

    From a producer with a proven track record for Rhône wines comes this powerful, dramatically structured 100% Grenache. Shows the variety's lush cherry flavors, with complex layers of grilled meat, dark chocolate, black licorice, violets and peppery spice. A bit hard and closed in tannins, it should be given a good decanting.

    — S.H. Published 12/1/2008