Thomas Coyne

$19.00750ml

Pair New World Rhone blends with robust, roasted and full-flavored dishes.

Try seared duck breast with a balsamic-onion marmalade,

a gruyere-topped wild mushroom tart

or juicy-lucy lamb burgers.

Eyes:

Light Purple

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, black fruits, floral, red fruits

Mouth:

Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, light-average tannin, moderate-high intensity, medium finish, raspberry, blackberry, spicy

Operating out of the old (circa 1881) Chateau Bellevue, founded by French engineer Alexander Duvall, Thomas Coyne and his wife Emilie have, since 1989, been sourcing fruit from Contra Costa, Livermore and El Dorado, creating miniscule quantities of no less than 25 different wines; blending everything from Trousseau to Graciano. Quest is Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah.