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(two-thirds petit verdot and one-third cabernet sauvignon) Good ruby-red. Tight but pure nose hints at blackberry, blueberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and fresh herbs. Supple, broad and rather elegantly styled; lush in the style of the year but with no easy sweetness. The chewy tannins dust the tongue without coming across as dry. According to proprietor Delia Viader, an adjustment is normally needed to bring the naturally high pH of this wine down to 4.0.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good ruby-red color. Blackberry and licorice on the nose. In the mouth, this comes across as juicy and firm-edged following the estate wine, less silky and more brisk. Perfumed notes of orange peel, jasmine and licorice add interest. Finishes with very firm tannins. It must be noted that my sample was almost entirely petit verdot, as the cabernet franc had not yet been blended in.