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Community Tasting Notes 27
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RichEB1 Likes this wine: 89 points
July 20, 2023 - Solid CA blend that is very much in a Cru Beaujolais style with a bit more CA sunshine. Surprisingly a little tannic on day 1 but singing on day 2. Some upside over the next year or two but I'd drink up within the next 3.
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corkpalace wrote:
March 23, 2022 - Medium garnet color, sediment all around. Somewhat muted aromas, blackberry and faint acetone. Sweet plum, black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry on the palate, smooth and really quite nice. Some tannic grip and good acidity to finish.
This is the first of these I've had with any meaningful bottle age. And it holds up well. The blast of candied aromas and chalkiness are no more, and it's not the most exciting thing to smell. But what's left is a softer wine, and the depth of fruit impresses the palate. I'm in for this.
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adamanko Does not like this wine: 85 points
January 14, 2021 - This is very far from my glass of wine. Not only don't I wanna finish my bottle. I don't even wanna finish my glass. But if you like it extracted this could be for you. 79.
Edit: Went back after a few hours and it was better. Raising to 85. -
ProXen Likes this wine: 85 points
May 29, 2020 - Serveras kyld. Lätt, fruktigt med lukt av hallon, körsbär, plommon, svarta vinbär och lite rök.
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Snorrolini Likes this wine: 91 points
April 29, 2020 - Medium dark/ruby red. Aroma of smoke, oak, cherry and hints of licorice. Integrated aromas, and lots of mature tendencies despite the young age. The palate matches the nose. Medium+ bold and dry. Long finish with a smooth acidity.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Cruse Wine Company
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Monkey Jacket
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 121 (14%)
- Consumed 733 (86%)
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Pasta, And, Andebryst, Fugl, Grilled king salmon, Grønnsaker, Kalv, Lam, Lyst kjøtt, PizzaWho Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
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