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Miramonte Winery - Tasting

Tasted May 13, 2019 by R2-D2 with 123 views

Introduction

The wines aren't bad, red is much better than the whites. They have a nice patio with a restaurant attached.

White

2017 Miramonte Verdelho USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

80 points

lemon and melon, sooooooo sour, grassy

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Red

2016 Miramonte Four Torch Red USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

89 points

cherry/berry baked pie. thick extracted black fruit, baking spices, charcoal, cocoa, tart cranberry on opulent finish. balanced.

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Red

2015 Miramonte Estate Syrah Miramonte Vineyards USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

87 points

black cherry, dark color, caramel, black pepper, vanilla, tobacco, violets... a touch green

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Red

2015 Miramonte Touriga Nacional USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

85 points

blueberries and lavender, earthy, iodine/inky/carbonic taste (stems?), cigarette, dark raisany fruit, stones, tannic and dry

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Rosé

2018 Miramonte Grenache Rosé USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

87 points

crisp watermelon, basil aroma, lime pith, slightly sweet fruit w no residual sugar. Refreshing biting acidity to the finish.

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White

2017 Miramonte Albariño USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

84 points

crisp. orange blossom, lemon zest, minerals/stones, pineapple, zesty sour finish

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White

2016 Miramonte Opulente Blanc USA, California, South Coast, Temecula Valley

86 points

46% Roussanne, 54% Grenache Blanc. Rich waxy texture, crisp, green apple, savory.

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