A Taste of Charles Krug

Tasted Tuesday, May 27, 2014 by Martin Redmond with 235 views

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  • 2011 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Merlot 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Garnet color with hearty plum, fig, spice, red currant, and vanilla bean aromas. On palate, it's medium-bodied, and focused with surprising acidity, dusty tannins and generous red currant, black raspberry, cacao, and vanilla flavors. Lingering finish. Intriguing blend of 84% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged 18 months in French and American oak. 14% alcohol

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  • 2011 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Family Reserve Generations 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Opaque black-red color very appealing, penetrating cassis, spice box, tobacco, and a bit of dark chocolate aromas. On the palate, its' medium-bodied, with very good acidity, and an intensity that builds on the mid-palette with blackberry, cassis, bittersweet chocolate, and mineral flavors. Long finish. Approachable now, will benefit from laying it down a bit. Blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and 3% Merlot. 13.9% alcohol. Aged 20 months in new French oak.

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