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2021 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Rosé, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$165.00USD

Just a fantastic Rosee.  It is a blend of 53% Syrah, 42% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black  cherries, strawberries, orange peel and slight almonds.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great energy.  Wonderful texture. On the palate, this is delicious.  It is also complex. Flavors of raspberries, cherries and slight orange with a bit of spice and slight carob powder.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work with a wide variety of foods.  It worked great with grilled Zucchini.  Drink over the next three to five years.  

2007 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium, USA, California, Napa, Oakville, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2007
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$425.00USD

As good as this bottle was, it was not pristine.  It was purchased via auction.  The cork was a bit raised under the foil.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, Mostly opaque but flat (it should have been shimmering bright).  The nose is nice with cassis, milk chocolate, dust and clay.  Great plush texture.  Firm tannins.  On the palate, cassis, blueberries with slight char.   Long finish.  This bottle seemed a bit past peak and with less energy.  That said, it was outstanding and delicious.  Well stored bottles will flirt with a 100 point score.  

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