Bought this at the winery today on closeout and opened with friends during a late afternoon picnic. Raspberry, cola, a bit of leather. Nice lift from the acidity, fine-grained tannins. Very nice.
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Purchased at the winery on a closeout, and it's a great deal. Drinking well now and has enough stuffing to cellar another year or two. Red and black fruit, lighter oak signature, medium acidity with fine tannins. Enjoyed a bottle with friends as we ate cheese, salami and crackers after the Taste of Alexander Valley; we all commented on how good it was.
Reminds me a lot of the '06 Esterlina Merlot, which was also terrific.
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5/21/2013 - Leomania Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bought this at the winery today on closeout and opened with friends during a late afternoon picnic. Raspberry, cola, a bit of leather. Nice lift from the acidity, fine-grained tannins. Very nice.
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5/19/2013 - Leomania Likes this wine: 90 Points
Purchased at the winery on a closeout, and it's a great deal. Drinking well now and has enough stuffing to cellar another year or two. Red and black fruit, lighter oak signature, medium acidity with fine tannins. Enjoyed a bottle with friends as we ate cheese, salami and crackers after the Taste of Alexander Valley; we all commented on how good it was.
Reminds me a lot of the '06 Esterlina Merlot, which was also terrific.
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