Community Tasting Notes 6

• dinwiddie Likes this wine: 90 points

  August 17, 2016 - I took this to lunch with my staff from the office. Still vibrant, but probably at the end of its best window. The tannins had smoothed out to almost non-existent and it needed no decanting or waiting. Popped and poured and excellent at first sip.
  
  Nice nose, but somewhat muted but lots of red fruits on the palate; red currant and raspberrys. Lots of Merlot in this blend. Reminded me of a mature St. Emilion. Mid palate was nice, but not quite as strong as it was in the past. Medium length, with a very nice finish.

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• dinwiddie Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 15, 2014 - Still suprisingly vibrant with lots of fruit. Tannins have smoothed out so to be almost unnoticeable. Nice mid palate strength and moderate length. Definitely a lot of merlot in the blend. A very nice wine that is probably nearing the end of its "sweet spot."

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• Rayburn wrote: 89 points

  August 15, 2011 - Think there was plenty of merlot in the blend this year. Decent red fruit with a medium finish. Juicy.

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• Cow Town wrote: 88 points

  August 1, 2011 - Nice dark color and good nose, but a completely non-existent mid-palate. Too much merlot in the blend for my liking (it made it seem a bit too soft). The consensus from all eight people that tasted was that is was a "nice" wine.

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• winopops3 wrote: 90 points

  July 2, 2011 - I think onelastsyrah's note is a good characterization of this wine. Best Aldin I've tasted to date.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Karl Lawrence
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Aldin Red Table Wine
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 75 (39%)
• Consumed 117 (61%)

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