Garnet wealthy medium purple. Raspberry and spice with a hint of green. Palate is very dry fruit including dark cherry raspberry. Some notes of pepper.
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Dark, opaque deep red color to the rim, with a reticent nose of blue/black fruit laced with vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is fairly light to medium in spite of its varietal profile, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Sangiovese, accompanied by a dusty component that gives up more fruit on the late mid-palate and finish. A very elegant wine that, with warming to “room temperature,” reveals more fruit, tinged with a flavor of sweet grape skin sediment and slightly muted varietal flavors, initially on the palate. Given the varietal composition and regional origin, the wine’s flavors are not as intensely concentrated than one might expect from the same Meritage presentation originating from new world growing etiologies, which is not in any way a negative assessment, but only a point of reference. This delicious wine has aged wonderfully and is a delicious compliment to our crab cakes.
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Decanted and paired with lasagna. Black in the glass with a slight meniscus. Blackberry, cassis, herbs (not green). Similar flavor profile on palate. medium body/tannins / acidity with medium+ finish. Best bottle of 4 I bought in late 2014.
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8/24/2021 - Alaskawino Likes this wine: 88 Points
Garnet wealthy medium purple. Raspberry and spice with a hint of green. Palate is very dry fruit including dark cherry raspberry. Some notes of pepper.
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2/26/2021 - Josch48 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark, opaque deep red color to the rim, with a reticent nose of blue/black fruit laced with vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is fairly light to medium in spite of its varietal profile, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Sangiovese, accompanied by a dusty component that gives up more fruit on the late mid-palate and finish.
A very elegant wine that, with warming to “room temperature,” reveals more fruit, tinged with a flavor of sweet grape skin sediment and slightly muted varietal flavors, initially on the palate.
Given the varietal composition and regional origin, the wine’s flavors are not as intensely concentrated than one might expect from the same Meritage presentation originating from new world growing etiologies, which is not in any way a negative assessment, but only a point of reference. This delicious wine has aged wonderfully and is a delicious compliment to our crab cakes.
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8/24/2018 - CWilliam wrote:
91+/-
Decanted and paired with lasagna. Black in the glass with a slight meniscus. Blackberry, cassis, herbs (not green). Similar flavor profile on palate. medium body/tannins / acidity with medium+ finish. Best bottle of 4 I bought in late 2014.
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9/28/2017 - Braat Cellar Likes this wine: 93 Points
Warm and cozy. Kinda like a molly but easy and yet stil has depth. Would easily buy a case.
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5/27/2017 - Vandiner Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice right down the middle Tuscan wine. Drinking beautifully.
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