This wine is definitely in its prime for a California meritage/Bordeaux blend. Wonderful balance of fruit and acid with just the right amount of oak. This is a BIG meritage blend with plenty of firm tannins left but not so much as to over power the fruit. Beautiful garnet/ruby color and rich, complex density. I have no idea why this vintage is rated undr 90 points by CT community - well worth the current $46 price from the winery for this vintage and it has plenty of time left.
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This wine has really hit a sweet spot. Velvety tannins, deep fruit on the palate and nice, long finish. One hour in the decanter and it was a perfect experience.
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4/5/2016 - alexachipman wrote:
- Garnet color and aromas of blackberry and burnt toast and has flavours of walnut - Tasting notes here.
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4/27/2015 - Coachron13 wrote: 88 Points
Not much primary notes left in this one. Very earthy. No reason to wait any longer.
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1/4/2014 - Alfaro wrote: 91 Points
Drinking very well right now
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12/6/2013 - Blankje Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine is definitely in its prime for a California meritage/Bordeaux blend. Wonderful balance of fruit and acid with just the right amount of oak. This is a BIG meritage blend with plenty of firm tannins left but not so much as to over power the fruit. Beautiful garnet/ruby color and rich, complex density. I have no idea why this vintage is rated undr 90 points by CT community - well worth the current $46 price from the winery for this vintage and it has plenty of time left.
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10/19/2013 - jvm79 Likes this wine: 95 Points
This wine has really hit a sweet spot. Velvety tannins, deep fruit on the palate and nice, long finish. One hour in the decanter and it was a perfect experience.
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