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• THF49 Likes this wine: 90 points

  December 13, 2016 - What a pleasant surprise: a tasty blend that has aged very well; for a change, I agree with Newman's 90+ rating.

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• td1836 wrote: 88 points

  October 16, 2014 - Simple, dark fruits, smooth finish.

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• tlm66 wrote:

  July 30, 2014 - Definitely better than 1.5 years ago. First bottle was candied cherry cough syrup with a lot of heat. Almost threw them out it was so terrible. This 2nd bottled has mellowed quite a bit to the point where it is exhibiting darker fruits, a touch of spice, and some vanilla. Not as good as the big boys, but getting better. Will wait until last bottle to score.

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• Cgallivan wrote: 87 points

  January 28, 2014 - The Poor man's Prisoner... Very accurate. In fact, if I don't wake-up with a headache tomorrow, I won't buy Orin Swift's version again.
  
  Upon opening there is a ton of jammy vanilla, overoaked fruit that bursts from the glass. The viscosity of the wine actually very impressive! The finish is ruled by oak, but is tasty as the competing fruit is trying to come out.
  
  I am on the fence about buy again, probably should keep 2 on hand at this price.

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• redbrix wrote: 85 points

  October 9, 2013 - Plum red black color with medium clarity. Light nose of cherry and blueberry. Similar flavors with medium body and round mouth and no bite. Unknown meritage blend.Very good as an everyday wine.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Our Cellars
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation The Barrister
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Sonoma County
• UPC Code 839146005460

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• In Cellars 162 (26%)
• Consumed 470 (74%)

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