Community Tasting Note
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hutch Likes this wine: 91 points
November 25, 2016 - I really enjoyed this wine. Unfortunately, haven't had the Rhys wines before, so do not know how this "second" label compares to them. This is in the earthy, savory vein, with everything very well balanced. It is not Californian in the sense that there is none of that ripe fruit. If you were to suggest this is a little under ripe, and furthermore argue about a wine trying to be burgundian instead of being of the place it comes from (California) I would not stop you or try to hard to move you from that perspective. We would also have to have a conversation about stem inclusion, I imagine. Indeed some of that might be true. But I really like it, I find it enjoyable to drink and very well balanced. That is enough for me with this bottle.
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desertdoc commented:
11/25/16, 2:31 PM - The Alesia wines aren't really "second label;" they just are purchased fruit
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hutch commented:
11/25/16, 2:47 PM - Hi Desertdoc. That's why I put it in quotes. And why I didn't want to make any comparisons to the Rhys labeled wines, since I haven't had them (Unfortunately). I just thought it important to note where I am coming from with my thoughts.
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desertdoc commented:
11/25/16, 2:51 PM - Gotcha. Happy Thanksgiving!