Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Aug 18
Bright, full red, with a touch of amber. Slightly high-toned scents of blackberry, blueberry, licorice, bitter chocolate, cocoa powder and black pepper. Silky on entry, then super ripe, chocolatey and primary in the middle palate, with powerful black fruit and menthol flavors possessing the inherent sweetness to support the wine's huge, late-arriving tannins, which dust the entire palate. Plenty of density and structure here but this wine is a bit more open-knit today than the Lytton Springs. 14.4% alcohol.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2037
United States Vineyard Fine Wine

United States

The U.S. is a top wine producer, with California leading at 90% of production. Napa Valley is famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma shines with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Oregon's Willamette Valley excels in elegant Pinot Noir, and Washington State is known for robust Merlot and Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Notable producers include Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Stag's Leap in Napa, Domaine Serene in Oregon, and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.