Bouquet of freshly-picked roses (or rose water). Deep garnet in color. Perky. "Jumpy" mouthful that refuses to sit (This is a positive experience). Much closer to a Tuscan Sangiovese that many of the other Californias I've had. Good work on the restrained fruit. Surprisingly complex for a 2009. No comparison to Mosby's acid bomb. Perfect balance of fruit and tannin. I drank a second bottle and got a little heat going down.
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12/27/2017 - EvanJB wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful
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11/3/2016 - ddmhunter Likes this wine: 90 Points
Time in the bottle seems to have improved this one.
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6/18/2016 - D3S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice nose, fruit and integrated tannins. Drinking well now.
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7/5/2014 - drunkdago wrote: 90 Points
Bouquet of freshly-picked roses (or rose water). Deep garnet in color. Perky. "Jumpy" mouthful that refuses to sit (This is a positive experience). Much closer to a Tuscan Sangiovese that many of the other Californias I've had. Good work on the restrained fruit. Surprisingly complex for a 2009. No comparison to Mosby's acid bomb. Perfect balance of fruit and tannin. I drank a second bottle and got a little heat going down.
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11/3/2013 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Vinturi'ed & decanted for 2 hrs. Medium body. Nice dark fruit tastes throughout the bottle. Drank well with cheese & crackers.
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