2002 Wyncroft Shou Avonlea Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  6/26/2006 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points

  Wyncroft Winey Tour & Vineyard Dinner (Wyncroft Winery, Buchanon, Michigan): 2nd time I have had this. The last time was a barrel sample in 2004. This has evolved very nicely over the last 2 years and I rated this a couple points higher this time. This is a Bordeaux blend made of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Medium to full bodies. A very warm vintage in Southwest Michigan. I know how Jim gets the ripeness in his grapes but I don't know why he is the only one in the area. Notes of cassis, currant, raw meat on the palate and some leather nuances on the nose. 90-91 points.

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  7/11/2004 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points

  Barrel sample. This is a Bordeaux blend made of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The fruit is cropped at 1 ton per acre. Nothing green about this wine. It made me ask myself why other Michigan producers can't make wine this good. Some alcohol and black fruit on the nose. Full bodied with notes of red berries and leather. Firm tannins and a little high in acidity now but that should flesh out with some time in bottle. 88-90 points.

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