2011 Benessere Estate "Sorridente" Estate & Collins
Red Blend
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2011
- TypeRed
- ProducerBenessere
- VarietyRed Blend
- DesignationEstate "Sorridente"
- VineyardEstate & Collins
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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3/15/2017 - btock wrote: 85 Points
Unremarkable. Received in a Last Bottle mystery box. Meh. Black olive, a bit stewed. Pizza wine, but rather even for that needs more acidity and focus. Drink now.
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12/8/2016 - kietkopelli Does not like this wine: 85 Points
I will stand up and be harsh since no one wants to do it. Even at the discounted price I find this wine weak and awkward. Granted I don't drink too much Sangiovese this particular wine is just super pleasant. The nose is subdue with hint leafy things (hard to describe) and canned veggies. In the mouth it has decent fruit structure but just weak. I don't like is it's almost fizzy without any carbonation. Lastly I find it bit too hot but within my tolerance.
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11/25/2016 - ChopperWine wrote: 87 Points
I also do not wish to be harsh, but much of my critique mirrors that of "Fullpolicylimits." The nose of this wine is olive with a slight moss scent as well alone with subtle tobacco, grass and leather (but not anything resembling a good CDP). Way too much heat (almost carbonated in its mouth feel) on the nose and in the mouth. Palate is definitely sour with no lingering of anything at all except for a moment of alcohol. It just disappears. Supposedly a meritage of grapes including Merlot. Cannot discern that at all.
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11/23/2016 - FullPolicyLimits wrote: 85 Points
Don't want to be to harsh here. Everyone reading this should definitely try the Sangiovese from this estate it rocks! ( I would put it up against Altamura's Sangio anyday for a Napa Sangio.) This wine though, what the hell is going on here........Nose is a little olive(black) I will give you that, trace elements of tobacco and caramel?? A little heat on the nose also. Blend is primary Merlot and Aglianico grapes with absolutely no Merlot coming thru. Palate is sour and disjointed. Maybe it's past its prime, or maybe its ass in a bottle now?? With all due respect to the winemaker it probably was a risk blend and it's just fizzled out and become a mess. Had with grilled porkchops....
Like I said, awesome Sangio, a must buy.......
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11/12/2016 - David_T wrote: 88 Points
This is olive city initially. Both black and green. A bit of red licorice on the midpalate followed by a slightly earthy finish.
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