Consistent with prior notes. just don't believe good sangiovese can be made in California. Too new world in terms of oak, power, alcohol. In the end I don't think sangiovese lends itself to those characteristics.
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In the Venge portfolio, this is not my favorite. A little sweet, some red fruits (mainly cherry), but one dimensional and flat. Then again not all wines are meant to be deep thinkers
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first things first... this has nothing to do with Sangiovese. I would bet a lot of money that you could put this wine in front of 10 Somm's and not one would say Sangiovese. So what is it...IDK. I would say it is reminiscent of a Cali Zinfandel- very fruity with a lot of new toasty oak. Overall it is decent red in terms of quality but is over the top as many Venge wines tend to be.
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Not over the top big and syrupy but smooth and elegant. Drank over 2 nites, remained consistent. Plenty of fruit but not without a subtle tight finish.
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9/30/2021 - GlenviewGSW wrote: 87 Points
Consistent with prior notes. just don't believe good sangiovese can be made in California. Too new world in terms of oak, power, alcohol. In the end I don't think sangiovese lends itself to those characteristics.
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8/8/2021 - Ecbatana wrote: 85 Points
In the Venge portfolio, this is not my favorite. A little sweet, some red fruits (mainly cherry), but one dimensional and flat. Then again not all wines are meant to be deep thinkers
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7/20/2021 - GlenviewGSW wrote: 88 Points
first things first... this has nothing to do with Sangiovese. I would bet a lot of money that you could put this wine in front of 10 Somm's and not one would say Sangiovese. So what is it...IDK. I would say it is reminiscent of a Cali Zinfandel- very fruity with a lot of new toasty oak. Overall it is decent red in terms of quality but is over the top as many Venge wines tend to be.
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12/20/2020 - 1997cobalt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Not over the top big and syrupy but smooth and elegant. Drank over 2 nites, remained consistent. Plenty of fruit but not without a subtle tight finish.
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11/25/2020 - Jmac56 wrote: 93 Points
Musky jammy nose. Fruity and full bodied- stands up to most dishes.
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