I love wines that exude value. Secret Squirrel is an offshoot of Corliss and offers serious bang for the buck. These wines could be easily double their price. Wines are sourced from Corliss properties and then fermented by native yeast with extended aging in concrete and French oak. The wines continue to fly under the radar. I love the 2020 Secret Squirrel Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 92) which is a total masterclass considering the challenges of the vintage. Learn more about these wines at http://www.secretsquirrel.com and here are my reviews of the fantastic new Secret Squirrel wines.
2024 Secret Squirrel White Wine- The 2024 Secret Squirrel White Wine is a Rhone-style blend that offers honeysuckle, apricot and juicy peach on the nose. The palate is fresh and neatly-textured with terrific mouth-watering acidity, loaded with rich citrus and melon fruits. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2020 Secret Squirrel ‘Rhone Style’ Red Wine- A blend of mainly Syrah (71%) with the remainder Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, this shows off creosote, black pepper dusted brisket, iodine and shades of black olives on the palate. Medium-bodied and smooth, this is a remarkable wine made in a tough vintage. Enjoy now. Drink 2026-2030- 92
2020 Secret Squirrel ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2020 Secret Squirrel ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon offers sagebrush, anise and creme de cassis on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting with a smooth texture and refined tannins that frame a core of medium-bodied dark fruits with Arabica bean and chocolate notes. This is really good stuff considering the vintage. Drink 2026-2030- 92