It has been a few years since I have had a vintage of Artemis that really stood out to me. I would not say that its a bad wine, but it does not leave me wanting more. The fruit is forward but the tannin and finish leave a lot to be desired. Ripe (maybe overripe) red fruits cover the palate and black berries fade quickly to a short finish. I'm looking forward to trying the FAY and S.L.V this week.
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I'm not sure about the '11 State Ranch. I've had every offering from N&N year and I really expected more from the State. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected for an Oakville cab. I had the Hayne vineyard last week and I can't believe that I'm about to say this, I preferred it over the State. What do you think?
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I enjoyed this Tempranillo. It was ready to drink as soon as the cork was removed. I typically drink big, Napa cabs, but tonight I felt like something softer. The wine produced ripe fruits and young and bountiful tannins. The acidity was well balanced and did not overwhelm the wine as does other Tempranillo's. I am glad that I have a second bottle in my cellar to drink later. Well worth the price. Please tell me your thoughts.
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2012 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
11/7/2015 - GrantGieseler wrote: 87 Points
It has been a few years since I have had a vintage of Artemis that really stood out to me. I would not say that its a bad wine, but it does not leave me wanting more. The fruit is forward but the tannin and finish leave a lot to be desired. Ripe (maybe overripe) red fruits cover the palate and black berries fade quickly to a short finish. I'm looking forward to trying the FAY and S.L.V this week.
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2011 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch
7/3/2015 - GrantGieseler wrote: 89 Points
I'm not sure about the '11 State Ranch. I've had every offering from N&N year and I really expected more from the State. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected for an Oakville cab. I had the Hayne vineyard last week and I can't believe that I'm about to say this, I preferred it over the State. What do you think?
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2008 Bodegas Muriel Rioja Rioja Tempranillo
6/27/2015 - GrantGieseler Likes this wine: 89 Points
I enjoyed this Tempranillo. It was ready to drink as soon as the cork was removed. I typically drink big, Napa cabs, but tonight I felt like something softer. The wine produced ripe fruits and young and bountiful tannins. The acidity was well balanced and did not overwhelm the wine as does other Tempranillo's. I am glad that I have a second bottle in my cellar to drink later. Well worth the price. Please tell me your thoughts.
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