2021 Sandlands Mataro Napa County

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  12/25/2023 - thesternowl wrote: 92 Points

  Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2021 Mataro “Napa County” pours a deep ruby/purple with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful showing abundant, gorgeous dark fruits: blackberry and marionberry, purple flowers, cocoa, black pepper, stony minerals and soft baking spices. In the palate, medium+ tannins with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose and there is a long, spicy finish. FWIW, I typically feel the Sandlands Mataros need a bit of time in the cellar. This version from the Brandlin Vineyard is delicious and already pretty easy to enjoy. Drink now with some patience but this can easily age for 15-20 years.

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  11/8/2023 - SacFrench Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Fresh and bright fruit. Spice and leather with a perfect tannin finish. Blueberry flavors with a hint of raspberry tartness

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