Vibrant purple color; The wine opens up after about 30 minutes. Before it opens it up it is hot and tight. The nose shows cherry, rhubarb, and a hint of spice. The palate comes across to start with a bit of chocolate and then has cherry, strawberry, red fruit, and some spice. Finishes with an excellent mid palate, pleasant acidity.
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AMAZING carignane. Vibrant purple color; cherry, rhubarb, hint of spice on nose; cherry, strawberry, red fruit, more spice; excellent mid palate, pleasant acidity. Drinks great, highly quaffable solo, pairs brilliantly with bbq, short ribs, grilled chicken, and more. Showing what Carignane should be...
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10/27/2016 - HWgeek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Vibrant purple color; The wine opens up after about 30 minutes. Before it opens it up it is hot and tight. The nose shows cherry, rhubarb, and a hint of spice. The palate comes across to start with a bit of chocolate and then has cherry, strawberry, red fruit, and some spice. Finishes with an excellent mid palate, pleasant acidity.
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10/2/2013 - WineLoversLA wrote:
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10/26/2010 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 92 Points
AMAZING carignane. Vibrant purple color; cherry, rhubarb, hint of spice on nose; cherry, strawberry, red fruit, more spice; excellent mid palate, pleasant acidity. Drinks great, highly quaffable solo, pairs brilliantly with bbq, short ribs, grilled chicken, and more. Showing what Carignane should be...
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