2013 Prima Materia Aglianico

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  10/10/2017 - MadelinePuckette Likes this wine:

  Deep red. High intensity aromas of scorched blackberry, crushed lava rock, brambles, cocoa powder, and subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate it's dry and just under full-bodied with medium acidity and high tannins that hit the front of the mouth. Even though tannins are high, they are fine-grained and chocolatey with a bitterness like darjeeling tea. Finish is long and ends on a lingering gravelly sweet note.
  
  Perfect pairing? Carne Asada and fries.

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  10/7/2017 - Not647f wrote:

  With bolognese and rigatoni. Winemaker says he does not use oak because operation is small and cost prohibits. So all tannins are natural and they are quite present. I agree with chocolatey comment (but not with that pairing). More than enough fruit to stand up to the tannins. Acids keep this from being tiring. This is a keeper, and it would probably improve with age. At the price, it's a miracle of California wine making--not one of the seven or so varieties that dominate, and not expensive. Well done, glad I bought two, but need more!

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