I had three bottles of this vintage, 2 consumed recently. The last was the best by far, but I think that came from bottle variation more than a little extra time. This one came through with clean and bright black currant fruit, very little oak, and smooth tannins. Very helpful to try this blended grape all on its own.
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Andrew Rich occasionally releases single variety wine he uses for his blends. After 10 years of aging this one showed softened tannins, a rich dark color, the body of a Cab or Merlot but a milder flavor than either.
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3/9/2013 - WVSavant Likes this wine: 86 Points
I had three bottles of this vintage, 2 consumed recently. The last was the best by far, but I think that came from bottle variation more than a little extra time. This one came through with clean and bright black currant fruit, very little oak, and smooth tannins. Very helpful to try this blended grape all on its own.
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5/28/2012 - WVSavant wrote: 82 Points
Andrew Rich occasionally releases single variety wine he uses for his blends. After 10 years of aging this one showed softened tannins, a rich dark color, the body of a Cab or Merlot but a milder flavor than either.
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