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Community Tasting Notes 17
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ptaylor2112 Likes this wine: 92 points
March 23, 2024 - 2010-2012 Virage vertical with boeuf bourguignon. All wines were decanted for 4 hours and initially served at 58 degrees.
2012 - Dark and full and very, very good. Interestingly, this was the only bottle with noticeable sediment. In my previous note, I thought this would hold at peak for a couple more years. Given how it showed with a 4 hour decant, I now think this could make a great birth year wine, or at least something to check in on over the long haul. Drink now (with long decant) through 2034.
2011 - Missing a bit of bottom end. Would pair better with chicken. Would probably show better with a shorter decant or PnP. Drink now through 2027.
2010 - Clean and precise. Drink now through 2030.1 person found this helpful Comment -
WineJ2019 Likes this wine: 93 points
February 26, 2024 - In a great spot, the merlot elements shine with dark fruit / mocha / chocolate notes. Very smooth and well integrated
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ChrisinCowiche wrote: 92 points
February 26, 2024 - Solids smooth, complex yet easy to drink. Well done Emily and thank you!
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ptaylor2112 Likes this wine: 92 points
October 17, 2023 - Decanted for 1 hour and served at 60 degrees.
Hoo boy, this was really good. I loved how happy the Cab Franc played with the Merlot. Superb mouthfeel, opulent without being overdone. Darker fruit profile, minerals on the mid-palate, and a smooth, plush finish.
Consumed over 4 hours. I agree with previous tasters that this is ready to drink now. It will probably stay at this peak for a couple more years.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Charlie Carnes wrote: 93 points
July 8, 2023 - Lovely 2012 right bank blend. This year is bright, with fruit up front, with softening minerals, and a lovely finish, easy-going, and brainy! Great wine!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Virage Vineyards
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 195 (46%)
- Consumed 227 (53%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerVirage Vineyards
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
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