2008 Wild Horse Negrette

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 85 points

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  9/9/2010 - Tyler_at_WWD wrote: 85 Points

  There is a wild, somewhat feral quality to this wine’s aroma. There are tones of dried herb, a fiercely pastoral essence that brings to mind wild shrubs and dry, dusty, earth. Black pepper, spice, and a mix of gun smoke and flint give this wine some serious edginess.
  
  The palate resembles freshly pressed berry juice in its dark intensity of flavor but fairly light, almost water-like body. Mixed red fruits, dried flowers, and a touch of brown butter make up the mid palate, with dried herbs and orange peel on the finish. This is an interesting wine, with a definite wild side that characterizes every part of it. It has a bit of heat from the alcohol and the palate seems a little thin and dry on the finish, but these minor flaws seem to actually somehow work with the rest of this wine’s unbridled profile. This is a pretty solid effort for those who like their wines rough and rugged. Depending on your tastes, possibly worth trying.
  
  Source: What's Worth Drinking: Post #65: Central Coast Adventures Pt.4: Exploring Negrette ( http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/09/09/post-65-central-coast-adventures-pt-4-exploring-negrette/ )

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