Used this to make a killer red and blue short rib ragu that rocked the world. Very expensive cooking wine but gave incredible flavor, intensity and character to the dish. Dark garnet color in the glass I reserved for the cook. Herbs and wild berries with a hint of vanilla. Black cherries with blackberries and nice tannin structure.
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Babcock Winery Tasting (Babcock tasting room at the winery): Tasted at the winery. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of herbs du Provence, Kirsch, berries and a hint of vanilla. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and black pepper. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term? 91?
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3/23/2014 - wbduval Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice, well integrated even if a bit fruity. High alcohol not particularly evident outside the ripeness. Wish we had more.
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2/4/2011 - air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 Points
Used this to make a killer red and blue short rib ragu that rocked the world. Very expensive cooking wine but gave incredible flavor, intensity and character to the dish. Dark garnet color in the glass I reserved for the cook. Herbs and wild berries with a hint of vanilla. Black cherries with blackberries and nice tannin structure.
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9/3/2010 - wineismylife wrote: 91 Points
Babcock Winery Tasting (Babcock tasting room at the winery): Tasted at the winery. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of herbs du Provence, Kirsch, berries and a hint of vanilla. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and black pepper. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term? 91?
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6/25/2010 - sammy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Santa Rita Hills (Santa Rita Hills): Light oak and good rich fruit flavors.
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