Tercero Dinner #2 in the OC with Larry Schaffer (A Restaurant In Newport Beach, CA): Larry explained to the group that this was the first wine he had made under his new label, way back almost 10 years ago. Having very little of it around, he kindly brought it to the dinner to share with us. I enjoy these kinds of moments in my wine universe, as it's these where you can have that window into a person that is unique, special. This wine smelled riper styled to me (sans any heat that I could tell), and even with that, I also scribbled into my notes the sense of some 2ndary aromatics, too...they're just beginning to emerge. Dark cherry which for me felt even like a syrupy impression, then finishing with charcoal and in my view ready to drink. Thank you again, Larry, for sharing this history with us.
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Tasting room visit w/Larry S.- 5/4. Brooding- gamey bloody meat aromas with red cherry. Rich spice-infused palate with focused cherry notes. Slick on the palate with round tannins. Full finish.
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3/7/2015 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Tercero Dinner #2 in the OC with Larry Schaffer (A Restaurant In Newport Beach, CA): Larry explained to the group that this was the first wine he had made under his new label, way back almost 10 years ago. Having very little of it around, he kindly brought it to the dinner to share with us. I enjoy these kinds of moments in my wine universe, as it's these where you can have that window into a person that is unique, special. This wine smelled riper styled to me (sans any heat that I could tell), and even with that, I also scribbled into my notes the sense of some 2ndary aromatics, too...they're just beginning to emerge. Dark cherry which for me felt even like a syrupy impression, then finishing with charcoal and in my view ready to drink. Thank you again, Larry, for sharing this history with us.
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5/5/2013 - brigcampbell wrote:
Tercero Dinner - Now we're all uncomfortable (FMIII in the OC): Nice whiff of maple syrup after a quick swirl in the glass. Excellent balance as this has matured and the fruit and tannins are integrated resulting in a soft gentle mouthfeel.
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5/4/2013 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Tercero Dinner in the OC with Larry Schaffer (My House In The South OC): Approaching 7 years of age, this wine still showed lively to me, with a good density and bright hard candy red fruit.
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5/7/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 91 Points
Tasting room visit w/Larry S.- 5/4. Brooding- gamey bloody meat aromas with red cherry. Rich spice-infused palate with focused cherry notes. Slick on the palate with round tannins. Full finish.
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7/7/2011 - william perry wrote: 91 Points
Impressive wine works well with food garnet color a medium bodied wine with dark fruit and smoked meats an elegant Mouverde
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