Paso Robles is emerging as a region with the ability to produce outstanding red blends. The styles of both the Rhône region and Bordeaux are equally successful. The Quadrant CdR is a blend of four varieties typically used in the Rhône region of France. It has an abundance of blackberries on the nose with hints of spice and a background of subtle, spicy oak.
It has a generous, warming palate with great length of flavour and obvious tannins. The dark fruits ‘explode’ on the palate with wonderful texture and soft acidity. Each of the three red varietals contributed their particular fruit ‘marker’ to the blend and the Viognier is a result of co-fermenting the white grapes with Syrah. This adds far more texture and substance to the wine, drawing the fruit profiles out more as well. The vast array of flavours sees this wine as the perfect companion to a very wide selection of dishes and food styles. Equally, it presents as an approachable beverage by itself.
Specifications
Vintage: 2012
Blend: Grenache 51%, Syrah 22%, Petite Sirah 20%, Viognier 7%
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.74
R/S: 6.9g/L
TA: 5.70g/L
Double Gold, Best in Class, Indy International Wine Competition
We are a customer-focused team proudly representing Paso Robles & committed to continuing to bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines. Broken Earth Winery produces unique wines that are estate grown, harvested & bottled in Paso Robles.
Rancho Tierra Rejada, Spanish for “land of worked earth,” is the original name of the 2,500 acre Paso Robles ranch that is now home to the vineyards of Broken Earth Winery. Our unique wines reflect winemaker Chris Cameron’s committed & passionate approach to all aspects of winemaking. Structure & balance are most critical, each varietal released is an accurate reflection of the style & the region.
Broken Earth Winery remains committed to sustainable ideals, our goal is to respect the land and its treasures with the belief that the soil will give its best only if it ‘feels’ its best, so attention to the earth’s health is critical.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY
Quadrant CdR Rhône Blend by Broken Earth Winery
6 bottles for $49.99 $8.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $84.99 $7.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
I’d normally wait for any kind of labrat info but @coffeemate12 and I have really enjoyed the Broken Earth offerings in the past. Just some good old fashioned daily drinkers. We’re in and crossing our fingers that the trend continues.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. For a list of products go to: www.prop65bpa.org.
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
@scott0210 I don’t live in California, so Prop 65 cancer risks shouldn’t affect me.
And that’s a good thing because CA says my daily coffee habit is cancer causing, too.
@TimW As does aspirin, Disney Land, wood dust just name a few. Those Callies make some damn good wine but are seriously bat shit crazy for letting that Prop 65 scam continue as is
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2012 Quadrant CdR Rhône Blend - $15 = 15.00%
@losthighwayz nah, nothing that severe. we request them, we request them again with urgency, the assure us… the 3PL is involved… things get missed. lab rattage is a bit of a process at times.
How long do I have to drink this? Would it last through next year? Rhone blends / PS wines can age well of course.
I just ask because lower price and a common reason to get a good price is because a wine is nearing end of drinking window.
Disclaimer: relatively uneducated reviewer, so go easy!
7:00PM ET. Just received the Quadrant CdR in the mail. On first pour it is immediately drinkable at room temperature. I think the nose is a bit hot, but I don’t taste the high alcohol. The color is a medium red, paler against the light. Feels like more/thicker tannins than a typical CdR - coats my mouth a bit.
Pairing against a mushroom truffle cheese burger. Really drinkable, but is a bit overpowered by the truffle oil - think it would go better with a bit lighter fare.
Current thought is the value is out of this world. Tastes like a $15-20 bottle. Would definitely see it priced at $20 here in NYC, but $15 would be a great value buy.
Will update in an hour or so once it opens up a bit.
I broke my promise to myself to wait until it opens up and already purchased a case. rhetorical-zesty-crawdad.
@InVinoVeritas So it has been almost 5 hours and I don’t think it has improved much. I think it gets better after 30 minutes and then kind of stays the same. The heat is completely gone from the nose. Will put the rest in the fridge and report back tomorrow.
Not sure if the winery has responded, but my bet on shelf life is 3 years. Shouldn’t be a problem since it will be gone in 3 months.
ick…have poured out my second bottle. Weird sludge under the label and the wine smelled like a dirty dish rag. Maybe it got to hot in shipping not sure but other bottles in the case were drinkable. Hoping those are the only 2 that are bad.
Tasting Notes
Paso Robles is emerging as a region with the ability to produce outstanding red blends. The styles of both the Rhône region and Bordeaux are equally successful. The Quadrant CdR is a blend of four varieties typically used in the Rhône region of France. It has an abundance of blackberries on the nose with hints of spice and a background of subtle, spicy oak.
It has a generous, warming palate with great length of flavour and obvious tannins. The dark fruits ‘explode’ on the palate with wonderful texture and soft acidity. Each of the three red varietals contributed their particular fruit ‘marker’ to the blend and the Viognier is a result of co-fermenting the white grapes with Syrah. This adds far more texture and substance to the wine, drawing the fruit profiles out more as well. The vast array of flavours sees this wine as the perfect companion to a very wide selection of dishes and food styles. Equally, it presents as an approachable beverage by itself.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$260.51/case at Broken Earth Winery (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Broken Earth Winery
Founded: 2011
Location: Paso Robles, California
We are a customer-focused team proudly representing Paso Robles & committed to continuing to bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines. Broken Earth Winery produces unique wines that are estate grown, harvested & bottled in Paso Robles.
Rancho Tierra Rejada, Spanish for “land of worked earth,” is the original name of the 2,500 acre Paso Robles ranch that is now home to the vineyards of Broken Earth Winery. Our unique wines reflect winemaker Chris Cameron’s committed & passionate approach to all aspects of winemaking. Structure & balance are most critical, each varietal released is an accurate reflection of the style & the region.
Broken Earth Winery remains committed to sustainable ideals, our goal is to respect the land and its treasures with the belief that the soil will give its best only if it ‘feels’ its best, so attention to the earth’s health is critical.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, October 4th - Monday, October 8th
Quadrant CdR Rhône Blend by Broken Earth Winery
6 bottles for $49.99 $8.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $84.99 $7.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2012 Quadrant CdR Rhône Blend
I haven’t bought in a while but this is on my radar. No Wisconsin shipping though…is that an oversight? Never had any problems before…
Darn, this one looks interesting but no OH
The vast array of flavours
Who’d they get to write this copy, @klezman?
@InFrom Only somebody who knows how to spell in English
@klezman
I’d normally wait for any kind of labrat info but @coffeemate12 and I have really enjoyed the Broken Earth offerings in the past. Just some good old fashioned daily drinkers. We’re in and crossing our fingers that the trend continues.
/giphy bleary-answer-seahorse
Love this wine, winery, and the offer is great. Case for me!
/giphy operative-hostile-porter
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. For a list of products go to: www.prop65bpa.org.
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
So be careful
@scott0210 I don’t live in California, so Prop 65 cancer risks shouldn’t affect me.
And that’s a good thing because CA says my daily coffee habit is cancer causing, too.
@TimW As does aspirin, Disney Land, wood dust just name a few. Those Callies make some damn good wine but are seriously bat shit crazy for letting that Prop 65 scam continue as is
No Connecticut,
@rpm right? I’ve gotten Broken Earth from WW previously… what happened?
sigh…yet another reason to want to move out of Illinois…
@frankster14
Seems like we have been shut out of quite a few offerings lately. Pretty disappointing.
@frankster14 Illinois…the California of the Midwest without any of the weather/climate benefits of living in California.
@frankster14 @TimW Weather/climate and wine - we’re never excluded.
Where’s the lab rat on this offering?
This is too varietal for me to pull the trigger.
@Dougtoow Unfortunately, no Lab Rats on this offer. We tried!
@Dougtoow Supposed to be me, but never got the wine! Sorry.
@InVinoVeritas
No worries. You saved me $$.00 this month.
@Dougtoow I received the wine. I regret to tell your wallet the sad news, but this is a must-buy. My condolences to your budget.
/giphy formidable-nonchalant-dancer
No brainer at $85 a case, had the previous vintage from WW, hard to beat every day sipper. Different % of same blend. https://wine.woot.com/offers/broken-earth-cdr-rhone-blend-case-12. Some good info in the comments.
@por944sche Such a good move. I mean, it’s like 7 bucks a bottle how great is that? I’d be very much in 'cept I hail from Ohio
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2012 Quadrant CdR Rhône Blend - $15 = 15.00%
yea, we tried like HE double toothpicks to get lab rats out. a shame, I believe it would have highlighted further that this is a screamer of a deal.
@Winedavid49 so the winery declined to provide bottles to be ratted?
@losthighwayz nah, nothing that severe. we request them, we request them again with urgency, the assure us… the 3PL is involved… things get missed. lab rattage is a bit of a process at times.
@losthighwayz @Winedavid49 Well, I’d be more than happy to post-rat.
@Winedavid49 I am a belated labrat (shipping issues). I absolutely endorse this.
Anyone in Philly want in on a case of this jawn?
/giphy confident-revered-puma
/giphy equable-pessimistic-thought
/giphy haphazard-lying-bandicoot
/giphy festering-humorous-paint
How long do I have to drink this? Would it last through next year? Rhone blends / PS wines can age well of course.
I just ask because lower price and a common reason to get a good price is because a wine is nearing end of drinking window.
@PatrickKarcher we have asked the winery. hope to advise shortly.
@PatrickKarcher @Winedavid49 anything?
@jml326 @PatrickKarcher damn, they did not get back to me. stand by.
/giphy magenta-very-loss
Lab Rat reporting in (Belated).
Disclaimer: relatively uneducated reviewer, so go easy!
7:00PM ET. Just received the Quadrant CdR in the mail. On first pour it is immediately drinkable at room temperature. I think the nose is a bit hot, but I don’t taste the high alcohol. The color is a medium red, paler against the light. Feels like more/thicker tannins than a typical CdR - coats my mouth a bit.
Pairing against a mushroom truffle cheese burger. Really drinkable, but is a bit overpowered by the truffle oil - think it would go better with a bit lighter fare.
Current thought is the value is out of this world. Tastes like a $15-20 bottle. Would definitely see it priced at $20 here in NYC, but $15 would be a great value buy.
Will update in an hour or so once it opens up a bit.
I broke my promise to myself to wait until it opens up and already purchased a case. rhetorical-zesty-crawdad.
@InVinoVeritas Nice review, Homie, and better late than never. Glad it worked out.
Also: the folks at the office will be happy.
/giphy adhesive-jaunty-wall
@InFrom yay, officemates!!
@InVinoVeritas So it has been almost 5 hours and I don’t think it has improved much. I think it gets better after 30 minutes and then kind of stays the same. The heat is completely gone from the nose. Will put the rest in the fridge and report back tomorrow.
Not sure if the winery has responded, but my bet on shelf life is 3 years. Shouldn’t be a problem since it will be gone in 3 months.
/giphy careless-domestic-cow
/giphy outlandish-golden-poltergeist
ick…have poured out my second bottle. Weird sludge under the label and the wine smelled like a dirty dish rag. Maybe it got to hot in shipping not sure but other bottles in the case were drinkable. Hoping those are the only 2 that are bad.
@wmhatch
Sounds like cork taint. You should contact customer service.
@chipgreen Not sure it’s worth bothering this great winery for 2 bottles that I basically stole from them at the price we paid.
Very okay but not perfect
don’t offer again
perhaps I may do your wine shopping ???