94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$32 list] The 2023 Red Blend M5 is fabulous. Bright and punchy, the 2023 impresses with its purity of fruit. Vibrant plum, blueberry, mint, lavender and spice abound. A wine with striking inner perfume and fine balance, the 2023 is just sublime. Drink: 2024-2030. (Aug 2024)"
91 points Jeb Dunnuck: "[$32 list] Black cherries, blackberries, peppery herbs, smoked earth, and some earthy nuances all emerge from the 2023 M5 Red, a richer, mouth-filling, medium-bodied red based on 45% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Counoise and Cinsault. It has the pure, elegant style of the vintage and is nicely balanced. (8/15/24)"
Producer notes: "45% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Counoise, 6% Cinsault. Color: Dark purple/light black and crimson red hues. Aroma: A plethora of chaparral, red berries, earth, spices, peppercorns, bramble berry and roasted meats. An amazing array of intoxicating flavors and aromas. Palate: The wine offers a wide array of compelling flavors with red cherries, currants, blueberries, blackberries, roasted meats and char. Surprisingly powerful, rich, full-bodied and concentrated. Alcohol 14.5%."
91 points Jeb Dunnuck: "[$32 list] Black cherries, blackberries, peppery herbs, smoked earth, and some earthy nuances all emerge from the 2023 M5 Red, a richer, mouth-filling, medium-bodied red based on 45% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Counoise and Cinsault. It has the pure, elegant style of the vintage and is nicely balanced. (8/15/24)"
Producer notes: "45% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Counoise, 6% Cinsault. Color: Dark purple/light black and crimson red hues. Aroma: A plethora of chaparral, red berries, earth, spices, peppercorns, bramble berry and roasted meats. An amazing array of intoxicating flavors and aromas. Palate: The wine offers a wide array of compelling flavors with red cherries, currants, blueberries, blackberries, roasted meats and char. Surprisingly powerful, rich, full-bodied and concentrated. Alcohol 14.5%."
| Product SKU | 352497 |
| Producer | Margerum |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 45% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Counoise, 6% Cinsault |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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