2003 Hendry Red Wine Hendry Ranch

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 91 points

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  6/26/2008 - scott davis wrote: 92 Points

  George Hendry is probably better known for his big zinfandels. However, this claret sure is a nice surprise and a lot of fun to drink. The blend is 26% Petit Verdot, 26% Malbec, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot, and was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, approximately 70% of which were new.
  
  Decanted thirty minutes. Dark purple in the glass, with nice aromas of ripe berry fruit, chocolate, and dried violets. On the palate, a concentrated band of spicy currant, plum, and blackberry fruit come in, with cocoa-laced oak on the finish. A touch of heat and big tannins show. 14.4% alcohol.

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  5/15/2008 - Stingo wrote: 91 Points

  Very nice claret--the rich, buttery texture is complemented nicely by smooth, well incorporated tannins. Slightly unusual blend--consists predominantly of petit verdot and malbec. This wine is currently drinking nicely.

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  5/12/2008 - mavericks wrote:

  With Val, Kevin and Devin at Bobo's. This wine was great for the evening, excellent complement to the meal and a long night out. Each drink was enjoyable. Light tannins and fruit allowing the food to speak for itself.
  Color – Medium red
  Appearance – very clear
  Aroma – Mild red fruit, a little cool and soft
  Body – smooth with low acid
  Taste – Dry, smooth and medium with plum fruit
  Textures – soft
  Finish - light red fruit and very clean with the acid and a little spice to finish

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  5/9/2008 - schnittle wrote: 90 Points

  Diane's favorite of the night

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