Tasting notes from the winery suggest a much more orgasmic tasting experience that my own recollection. Whoa! Too much toasted oak barrels for my taste. Aromas were overwhelmingly "bonfire" instead of "ripe red fruits". If you're curious, here are the notes from the winery, "The 2014 is immediately expressive in the glass -- bright aromatics of mandarin rind stand out, followed by subtle hints of clove and wisps of paperwhite. In contrast to the nose, the palate is quite cool to the touch, starting with a swirl of blue fruit and wet earth. A surprisingly tannic backbone and a sturdy, guiding acidity whisks this wine to a graceful, lingering conclusion. Drink now through 2021"
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Brings me back to Sonoma. Enjoyable wine. Had with fresh Alaskan Salmon on white beans & kale ragu. Medium body, raspberry and currant on the palate. Silky. There's a bit of bitterness on the finish.
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3/12/2022 - bravo.solares Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mature, but still drinking well. Lovely. Good QPR.
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7/1/2020 - magyarsvensk Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pure berry compote over a background of herbs and underbrush. Gentle finish. A pleasure to drink. Mature and delicious.
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3/31/2020 - ChrisGiggles Does not like this wine:
Tasting notes from the winery suggest a much more orgasmic tasting experience that my own recollection. Whoa! Too much toasted oak barrels for my taste. Aromas were overwhelmingly "bonfire" instead of "ripe red fruits".
If you're curious, here are the notes from the winery, "The 2014 is immediately expressive in the glass -- bright aromatics of mandarin rind stand out, followed by subtle hints of clove and wisps of paperwhite. In contrast to the nose, the palate is quite cool to the touch, starting with a swirl of blue fruit and wet earth. A surprisingly tannic backbone and a sturdy, guiding acidity whisks this wine to a graceful, lingering conclusion. Drink now through 2021"
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12/5/2019 - magyarsvensk wrote:
Citrus zest, graham cracker, vanilla, herbs, cranberry, sweet shop. Open knit and enjoyable but lacking in structure. Noticeably short finish.
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8/29/2018 - dirk21 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Brings me back to Sonoma. Enjoyable wine. Had with fresh Alaskan Salmon on white beans & kale ragu. Medium body, raspberry and currant on the palate. Silky. There's a bit of bitterness on the finish.
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