Community Tasting Notes 4

• epiphany wrote: 91 points

  April 25, 2024 - Drinking great now, no need to wait. Held up superb over 3 days.
  

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• HandmadeHomemade wrote:

  December 1, 2023 - Decanted 6hrs prior to consumption.
  
  Pours a medium ruby, getting into garnet territory. Med + aroma intensity, developing. Aromas of black cherry, currant, black plum skins (tart/sour), leather, tar, dried flowers, dried cherry, cranberry/crasins, some farmyard/bretty/earthiness, and some cedary oak notes. In the mouth, the wine is dry, med + acid, med + tannin (earthy), med alcohol, med+ body. Palate has med + intensity, with a long finish. Flavors match the nose, the wine feels like a mature BDX from a reputable house- like an older Meyney from the mid 2000's. Great on it's own, drinking quite complex, well balanced- or with food. Outstanding, and a great value (purchased for $35). Drink now, but has potential for further aging, if you want more tertiary notes. It's in a happy spot now.
  
  Also, I must say, the 13.2% alc/vol was a relief after having a bunch of 14-15.5% reds over the holidays, the reserved, well stated BDX blend was a relief and a nice change of pace from the extended "hang-time'd" Napa cabs recently had.

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• Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine:

  July 27, 2023 - Dark berry, cherry and caramel notes with at first hints of barnyard and hay on the nose. Earthy palate of dark fruits. Much more of a big cab style wine. We like it.

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• Johnny C. Likes this wine: 93 points

  February 2, 2023 - Nice structure with cranberry cherry flavors. This wine is built to last another 7-10 years . Great value for this classic Bordeaux blend.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2015
• Type Red
• Producer Bernardus Winery
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Marinus
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Carmel Valley
• UPC Code 1747870200558

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• Pending Delivery 8 (3%)
• In Cellars 150 (65%)
• Consumed 74 (32%)

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