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Community Tasting Notes 35
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UpfromtheCellar wrote: 87 points
October 30, 2019 - Some would say heavy sloppy and unfocused. I would take a more charitable tact and say big, soft, with earth and dirt and smoke and ripe fruit, without anything in particular standing out. That's not to suggest that this wine is balanced; with balanced you can taste the yin and yang. Sadly with this bottle you taste a pleasant mush.
Paired well with Tacos. -
Chirality Likes this wine: 86 points
December 15, 2018 - This wine is drinkable after aerating for an hour. But, it is a bit unbalanced. It presents a hodgepodge of flavors, including cinnamon, cherries, and blueberries. Finishes with dry herbs and chalk. It didn’t do much to enhance my dinner of beef stew.
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Shay.Aldriedge wrote:
November 24, 2018 - Got this to gift a friend as they enjoy the Phinney style (and my tastes have changed over the years to not lean toward this rocket fuel style). I grabbed this mag for $20 (normally $60) and figured they would appreciate it.
Overripe raspberries, blackberries, chocolate dipped cherries and licorice. Smells hot and tastes the same...cherry cordial, milk chocolate, sandalwood, fresh squeezed blackberry wine.
Not my cup of tea anymore, but it’s always a crowd pleaser for the casual wine drinker, and it was enjoyed by our friends. Goal achieved. -
Eslotnick.es@gmail.com wrote: flawed
October 7, 2018 - Wine had a woody aroma upon opening--pretty much undrinkable...
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dmitchell4 wrote:
September 10, 2018 - Kate for Pats weekend
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By Richard Jennings
11/25/2016 (link) 88 points(NV Locations CA-4) Very dark magenta color; aromatic, berry, plum, black cherry, berry jam, spice nose; tasty, black cherry, berry, plum, dark chocolate, berry jam palate with balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (blend of Petite Sirah, Barbera, Tempranillo, Syrah & Grenache; 15.5% alcohol; 10 months in French oak) 88+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type Red
- Producer Locations
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation CA-4
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
- UPC Codes 851645004058, 952042770871
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- Pending Delivery 6 (0%)
- In Cellars 378 (28%)
- Consumed 984 (72%)
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