Successful 80/20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Merlot seems to blend better with Sangiovese than Cabernet Sauvignon. Earth and dried cherry/plum and powdery tannins all in harmony.
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On the dry and earthy side of the flavor spectrum. Good structure and balance. A nice, unique style coming from California. Very true in it's Sangiovese flavor profile, a nice integration of European and Californian characteristics.
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4/12/2023 - roxles wrote:
Mouth-drying tannins overshadowed everything else over two nights. Tried with cheese & nuts to try to mellow tannin with fat. Very disappointed.
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2/16/2019 - wilypod Likes this wine: 90 Points
Successful 80/20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. Merlot seems to blend better with Sangiovese than Cabernet Sauvignon. Earth and dried cherry/plum and powdery tannins all in harmony.
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12/11/2018 - sdezutti Likes this wine: 92 Points
On the dry and earthy side of the flavor spectrum. Good structure and balance. A nice, unique style coming from California. Very true in it's Sangiovese flavor profile, a nice integration of European and Californian characteristics.
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9/1/2018 - brasstab wrote: 92 Points
World class. All the earth and structure and pepper of a great Sangiovese. Also, the unmistakable earth and brawn of Santa Ynez. A gorgeous wine.
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6/22/2018 - Oberhau wrote: 90 Points
Vibrant fruit nose and dry, full-bodied taste with tannins on the finish. Doesn't reflect the 50% alcohol content in any way
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