Shane Finley Visits The OC (Fratello's Laguna Niguel): As compared to the Spell SCoast, this shows the AVA in which it came. And to in comparison, have to say I prefer the SC over this RRV. Lots of raspberry, hint of raspberry jam, red apple, a medium frame and seeming less defined and complex than the SC, more singular at this stage.
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(Spell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Barrel sample - dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; red fruit and cranberry nose; tight, tart red fruit, cranberry, mineral palate with good potential and a dark smoky note; medium finish 91-93 pts. (25-30% whole cluster; blend of 7 barrels, mainly clone 667)
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9/5/2013 - moveablesirkus Likes this wine:
Full and rich, without being flamboyant or gaudy. Nicely balanced--hides the high alcohol well. Has at least another five years left.
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2/3/2010 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Shane Finley Visits The OC (Fratello's Laguna Niguel): As compared to the Spell SCoast, this shows the AVA in which it came. And to in comparison, have to say I prefer the SC over this RRV. Lots of raspberry, hint of raspberry jam, red apple, a medium frame and seeming less defined and complex than the SC, more singular at this stage.
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