2021 Riise "Doyen" Paso Robles Rhone Blend
Insider's Advantage
97JD
96TWP
94VN
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed August 2024The 2021 Doyen is more Grenache-based and is mixed with 18% Mourvèdre and 17% Syrah that was mostly destemmed and raised in 25% new 500-liter barrels. Red and black fruits, toasted spice, pepper, and savory herb and floral notes all define this beauty, and it's full-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Coming from a blend of the Shadow Canyon, Catapult, and Paderewski vineyards, it has a beautiful mix of richness and elegance. It will stand toe-to-toe with the finest Southern Rhônes out there and should have 10-15 years of prime drinking.
Professional Reviews
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The Wine Palate
The 2021 Doyen is a blend of 65% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, and 17% Syrah. Deep garnet-purple colored, it waltzes out with a gorgeous perfume of kirsch, red currant jelly, and juicy blackberries, leading to hints of candied violets, cinnamon stick, and forest floor. The full-bodied palate delivers elegant black and red berry layers with a floral undercurrent and fine-grained texture, finishing with a refreshing lift.
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Vinous
Spicy to the core, the 2021 Doyen opens with a dark mix of cedar shavings, dried orange peel, candle wax and clove. It is deeply textural, with silken waves of ripe red and blue fruits, all neatly balanced by a core of vibrant acidity. The senses are drenched in primary concentration as the 2021 Doyen moves into the savory spectrum, leaving nuances of cocoa and spice. This is a bit of a big boy but the balance within cannot be denied.
Notes
The Doyen bottling sits in RIISE's Rhône-focused Paso Robles lineup, centered on the style of red blends that has become a strength of the region. The 2021 vintage followed a notably dry Central Coast growing season, with lower yields reported across many Paso Robles sites.
Details
| Origin | Paso Robles, California, United States |
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| Type/Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| SKU | 1898096 |