2017 Avennia Justine

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  2/17/2023 - PDXinSEA Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Quite nice after 20 minutes. Medium bodied. Plenty of brambly, raspberry fruit, almost Zin-like, with lifting acidity. No rush to drink.

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  11/11/2022 - AN89AG Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Yummy. Still needs a bit of a decant , but leveled out quickly. Enjoyed with some “fancy” pizza. Only one bottle left, gonna have to get some more

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  7/16/2021 - ibglowin Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Gave this an hour decant and that's what I would recommend. This is a marvelous new world GSM that will last for years in the cellar.
  
  "Grenache (61%) is in the lead on this wine, followed by Mourvèdre (23%) and Syrah. Alluring aromas of raspberry, blueberry, thistle, herb, smoked meat and black pepper are followed by lush, achingly pure red and blue fruit flavors, accented by a lovely sense of spicing. It's deft but pure. Smoked meat and black pepper notes linger on the extremely long finish. The balance throughout is impressive—a complete stunner. Best from 2023 to 2030, with good life beyond that. SEAN P. SULLIVAN"

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  9/12/2020 - Oberhau wrote: 89 Points

  Good wine for the price; very different than a Paso GSM; nose is more earthy and dusty; taste is dry with more acid, which lingers on the tongue; good balance to grilled baby back ribs with apricot BBQ sauce

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  9/12/2020 - Kashvino Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Hints of fennel and olives and pencil shavings leading to raspberries. A dry and smooth blend yet had a bit of acidity that mellowed over time. Overall a young GSM blend with fine tannins that needs time to unlock its youth. Drink from 2022-2028. Great steal for $20 at k&l.

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