Community Tasting Notes 3

• djlevin Likes this wine: 90 points

  September 16, 2017 - Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet & Sangiovese coming from this Paso Robles, CA producer. Very fruity nose of plum and raspberry, with a touch of herbal mint. The palate is very fruit forward and quite plummy with raspberry tones that blend to become boysenberry. Medium high acidity, low tannins and a touch of residual sugar. A bit of texture in the mouth. There is a medium-long finish of dark chocolate. Presents like a very fruity Super Tuscan. We drank most of this bottle with a coffee rubbed prime rib. It was a beautiful pairing. The bitterness of the coffee subdued the fruit and sweetness and produced a solid match. The last glass of the bottle on its own, left the impression of a better quality Apothic (http://www.apothic.com/) style wine, without all the oak and having better acidity. Soft, reasonable structure for a 7 year old wine, but needed to be paired with the right food. Without the coffee rubbed steak, a serious miss and a rating of 87. Should have been under $30/btl., for an easy drinking food-friendly wine. Poor value for the $45+ price.

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• DNMEAGHER2 Likes this wine: 95 points

  June 16, 2017 - This wine is drinking beautifully right now. Ripe black fruit with a balanced earthy finish.

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• wendyinwlv wrote: 80 points

  June 11, 2016 - Not the best wine we have had. A bit flabby and simple.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Chateau Margene
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation Cielo Rosso (Red Heaven)
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Paso Robles

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• In Cellars 39 (35%)
• Consumed 73 (65%)

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