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• grafstrb wrote:

  May 31, 2015 - -- cracked and poured --
  -- tasted non-blind over 2 – 3 hours --
  -- 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot --
  
  NOSE: very ripe; very oaky; inky; ripe purple fruits
  
  BODY: violet-garnet color of medium-deep depth; little bit of fine particulate matter present; medium to medium-full bodied.
  
  TASTE: ripe; soft; very oaky; blackberry; 14.2% alc. not noticeable; doesn't taste aged, but it has softened noticeably since release; low acid; too oaky and soft for my preferences; although this is still holding together just fine, I probably shouldn't have aged it the few years that I did; Drink Now.

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• SMZ wrote: 89 points

  April 12, 2013 - Downgraded for the second night

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• SMZ wrote: 90 points

  February 26, 2011 - This is really a winery on the rise. They make Mostly Pinots from grapes sourced from various areas -- Napa, Russian River and the Willamette Valley in Oregon....and the wines are consistently strong. This wine is a red Bordeaux blend from Napa and is delicious Beautiful color and nose with a nice long finish.... With hints of cherries and blackberries. Wines are not really in stores; you need to order on their website.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Pali Wine Co.
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Highlands
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 6 (15%)
• Consumed 33 (85%)

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