Community Tasting Note

• Franken Berry wrote: 92 points

  April 27, 2024 - Last vintage for Benoit. For me, this label has never impressed to the level of the pro review enthusiasm. Mostly Cabernet, with a huge dollop of Malbec (I have read, but JD states merlot). A very dark, inky appearing wine ( Malbec?), with mostly restrained black fruits, bitter chocolates and expresso, hint of olives. There was a bitterness on the palate that never quite faded. Decanted for an hour, drank over next three.
  hopefully Biagi can work better magic here

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• iamandyc commented:

  4/27/24, 10:38 AM - Hi Marc! I have 3 of these that I haven't tried yet -- yikes!! I loved the 2016 vintage. I like anything Tony touches so hopeful for the 2021!

• Mark1npt commented:

  5/5/24, 5:16 PM - Hey guys, I've never had one of these, but it doesn't sound like I'm missing much?

• iamandyc commented:

  5/6/24, 7:03 AM - I'll try to open a 2021 in the next few weeks and report back on the Biagi crafted version.

• Mark1npt commented:

  5/6/24, 7:22 AM - Looking forward to it, Andy!

• Franken Berry commented:

  5/6/24, 10:14 AM - I have had two bottles.doesn't really stand out amongst its peers. I have never been a big fan of the Teeter Tooter cab either.
  That said, will be interested to see if the style changes with Biagi as winemaker

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