Color is pretty saturated and towards the blue end of the spectrum for Sta Rita. Not a complaint. 5
Nose is dusty and shy. Pomegranate, orange zest, strawberries, peppery bay leaf, and perhaps just a touch of barrel seasoning... 11
Palate is bright and edgy. Might soften with a bit of time. Not sure. If it does, this appellation blend will be right in my wheelhouse. Fruity, savory, subtle, sophisticated... If not, just a hot mess. Needs a bit of time to find it's way. 16 for now.
In spite of the uncertainty, I did enjoy this wine quite a bit. 7
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Notes from pnp - Didn't note color. On nose, cinnamon, tart/sweet cherry and baking spice. Fruit prominent on palate (tart cherry / cranberry). Medium body, medium acidiity, medium finish.
Not a rebuy. 88+/-
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2/3/2024 - Wine on17 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really enjoyable after letting it breathe for an hour. Nice fruit with a smooth finish. Paired well with pork chops.
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1/5/2024 - WineJ2019 Likes this wine: 90 Points
On the riper / fruitier side, good but probably not a repeat buy for me
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11/30/2023 - WineKnut Likes this wine: 89 Points
Night 2 impressions.
Color is pretty saturated and towards the blue end of the spectrum for Sta Rita. Not a complaint. 5
Nose is dusty and shy. Pomegranate, orange zest, strawberries, peppery bay leaf, and perhaps just a touch of barrel seasoning... 11
Palate is bright and edgy. Might soften with a bit of time. Not sure. If it does, this appellation blend will be right in my wheelhouse. Fruity, savory, subtle, sophisticated... If not, just a hot mess. Needs a bit of time to find it's way. 16 for now.
In spite of the uncertainty, I did enjoy this wine quite a bit. 7
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9/28/2023 - CWilliam wrote: 88 Points
Notes from pnp - Didn't note color. On nose, cinnamon, tart/sweet cherry and baking spice. Fruit prominent on palate (tart cherry / cranberry). Medium body, medium acidiity, medium finish.
Not a rebuy. 88+/-
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