Nose has most of the fun of a Malbec Cab Franc blend but with the approachability of a simple Bordeaux Merlot. Tannins are mostly from the oak but overall a fairly age-worthy Bonarda. A great value. Good 2007 through 2014.
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All In The Family: South American Wine Tasting (Arcadia Fine Wine (Kate's House)): Nearly WOTN. Out of all the wines at the event, this wine would have been the most convincing as an old world example. The nose displayed a rustic earthiness that I find on examples of Italian wines that I love. I was immediately drawn to this. And it was big. Much bigger than I expected. But then it fell off a bit which took it out of contention for WOTN. Still, I liked it for the earthy, dried fruit palate and soft tannins that gave it a smooth texture. B+.
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4/9/2013 - Mtnmd1 wrote: 87 Points
Still hanging in there
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8/30/2011 - BenSwetnam wrote: 87 Points
Nose has most of the fun of a Malbec Cab Franc blend but with the approachability of a simple Bordeaux Merlot. Tannins are mostly from the oak but overall a fairly age-worthy Bonarda. A great value. Good 2007 through 2014.
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2/27/2010 - jim_crane Likes this wine:
All In The Family: South American Wine Tasting (Arcadia Fine Wine (Kate's House)): Nearly WOTN. Out of all the wines at the event, this wine would have been the most convincing as an old world example. The nose displayed a rustic earthiness that I find on examples of Italian wines that I love. I was immediately drawn to this. And it was big. Much bigger than I expected. But then it fell off a bit which took it out of contention for WOTN. Still, I liked it for the earthy, dried fruit palate and soft tannins that gave it a smooth texture. B+.
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6/21/2009 - Dr Mark wrote: 85 Points
Getting ready for France
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5/31/2009 - Gfritzh wrote: 86 Points
Good for the price although not a very exciting wine.
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